Head of Energy, US South - Specialty Underwriting

Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

AIG is seeking a Head of Energy, US South - Specialty Underwriting to drive growth and shape risk solutions for the Energy sector in NA. You will lead divisional underwriting and strategic client relationships.

This senior role demands 15+ years in insurance operations, deep Energy market knowledge, and proven leadership across large teams. In-office emphasis in the US South.

Qualifications

• Broad energy insurance industry experience.
• Minimum 15+ years of insurance operations leadership.
• Knowledge of Energy market segmentation and portfolio management.
• Ability to develop strategic client and broker relationships.
• Strong influencing and communications skills across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Divisional Underwriting for US South, with national scope for Oil & Petrochemicals.
• Set and evaluate production and profitability goals; accountable for regional results.
• Develop strategic client and broker relationships; represent AIG at industry events.
• Drive long-term business strategy in partnership with Global Product Line Executives for O&P and Upstream.
• Oversee leaders and underwriters; make decisions on staffing and performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Energy industry knowledge

Stakeholder management

Influencing and communication

Team leadership

Job description

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as Head of Energy, US South - Specialty Underwriting to play your part in that transformation and drive business growth. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team. Make your mark in Underwriting AIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, and Multinational Clients. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague – empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG.

Your contribution at AIG

The quality of Senior Leadership is a defining factor for a company’s success. Senior Leaders are responsible for developing business strategies and/or translating those strategies into meaningful outcomes and ultimately, business results. As a Senior Leader, you reach across geographical and functional boundaries to create alliances that further the organization’s objectives and market position. Your deep and broad industry knowledge allows you to foresee external conditions that could potentially affect AIG’s future.

How you will make an impact

Manages all Divisional Underwriting for AIG’s South region, with national scope for Oil & Petrochemicals (Downstream), and North America scope for the Upstream line. Establishes, implements, and evaluates production and profitability goals. Direct accountability for the business results for the South region and the Upstream line with respect to profitability, penetration and/or volume. Responsible for developing strategic client and broker relationships. Represents AIG at industry events and seeks opportunities for speaking engagements to further AIG’s reputation in the Energy and Upstream/Downstream space. In partnership with the Global Product Line Executives for O&P and Upstream, drive and execute the long-term business strategy for the US. Serve as a technical expert, exercising technical authority with regards to the Downstream and Upstream lines within NA Energy.

Oversee multiple managers and senior underwriters; makes decisions regarding pay, performance management, development, employment, and staffing.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Strategic orientation, managing vision and purpose, developing organizational capability. Talent assessment and development for bench strength and succession planning. Proven collaborative leadership skills. Strong influencing and communications skills and ability to work across multiple areas of company and industries. Change management and team leadership. External thought leadership.

What you will need to succeed

• Broad based insurance industry experience
• Preferred minimum of 15+ years of insurance operational management experience
• Knowledge of Energy market segmentation, portfolio management, acquisition and distribution Process and system skills
• Strategic orientation, managing vision and purpose, developing organizational capability
• Strong influencing and communications skills and ability to work across multiple areas of company and industries
• Change and team leadership, as well as external thought leadership

Compensation for this position includes base salary and eligibility for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.

#LI-AIG At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

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 to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

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; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential.

We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become. Welcome to a culture of inclusion We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

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Functional Area: UW - Underwriting Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc. As a global risk leader with deep industry expertise and innovative solutions to smartly manage risk, AIG enables our clients’ growth in ways they never thought possible.

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