AVP, Underwriting Team Lead

American International Group; Town of Boston (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an AVP, Underwriting Team Lead, where you will lead a dynamic team in driving business growth. This pivotal role involves overseeing underwriting processes, mentoring colleagues, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. You will engage in new business development and manage relationships with stakeholders while utilizing your analytical skills to make sound decisions. With a strong emphasis on people management and professional development, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected organization. If you are motivated and ready to lead by example, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Bonus Eligibility

In-Person Collaboration

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven underwriting experience with a successful record of selling products.
• Strong people management and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Senior and Associate Underwriters, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
• Manage complex underwriting and promote a culture of collaboration.

Skills

Underwriting Experience

People Management Skills

Financial Statement Analysis

Communication Skills

Networking Skills

Organizational Skills

Sales Orientation

Job description

AVP, Underwriting Team Lead

Join us as an AVP, Underwriting Team Lead, AIG Risk Management, AIGRM to step up to a key team leadership role that will drive business growth.

Who we are

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Building on 100 years of experience, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions.

Make your mark in Underwriting

AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk.

About the role

The AVP, Underwriting Team Lead will supervise a group of Senior and Associate Underwriters, including designing and monitoring work, development of underwriting and/or marketing skills, and ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines.

How you will create an impact

• This is a key leadership role in our AIG Risk Management, AIGRM team in which you will take ownership for achieving goals and outcomes. You will be tasked with managing colleagues and overseeing a range of programs and processes, in addition to handling complex underwriting.
• You will thrive by successfully balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and making sound decisions using data, analysis, experience, judgement and a risk mind-set.
• People management is a key aspect of the role – you will promote a culture of collaboration, inclusivity and learning, while mentoring and developing colleagues through effective leadership.
• You will also play a key role in new business development, including attending broker events and building new relationships across the market.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven underwriting experience and a successful record of selling products to clients.
• Deep technical expertise.
• Proven people management skills and a record of developing more junior colleagues.
• The ability to analyze financial statements.
• Strong communication, networking and relationship building skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Customer and sales orientated behaviors: motivated, tenacious, focused, technically skilled, proactive, and accountable.

Ready to lead by example? We would love to hear from you.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why team members come together in the office four days per week.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work.

For positions based in New York City, the base salary range is $113,700-$159,200 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions.

Welcome to a culture of belonging

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.