Senior Underwriter, Financial Institutions

Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AIG is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Financial Institutions in the United States. You will underwrite new and renewal business, negotiate terms with brokers, and drive profitable growth by expanding your broker network across the market.

The role requires proven underwriting experience in US Financial Lines and strong communication skills. Mentoring and guiding junior underwriters is expected to be part of your responsibilities, with a base salary in a set range and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Proven underwriting experience in Financial Lines (D&O, EPL, PTL, Cyber, Fidelity).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to mentor and train junior underwriters.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business for Financial Institutions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and deal structure with brokers and clients.
• Expand broker network and generate new business opportunities.
• Mentor and train less-experienced underwriters.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring

Job description

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Underwriter, Financial Institutions, to play your part in that transformation. 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, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. 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.

How you will create an impact

This role is your opportunity to drive profitable growth in Financial Institutions by working on creative solutions for complex risks. You will be responsible for underwriting a range of new and renewal business, using your proven relationship building skills. We want you to work closely with brokers to communicate risk appetite and our value proposition - and to understand the deal structures, terms and products that best meets clients’ needs. You will then negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structure with brokers and clients. It will be important to generate new business by expanding your broker network, attending broker events, and building new relationships across the market. You will collaborate with AIG Distribution, territory managers, and underwriters in other business lines to target desirable accounts and cross-selling opportunities. As a senior member of the team, you will set a high standard of customer service to brokers and clients - providing an example for junior colleagues to follow. You will also provide guidance, mentoring and training to less-experienced underwriters - and support them in building their broker network.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven underwriting experience, with good knowledge of US Financial Lines business (D&O, EPL, PTL, Cyber, Fidelity). 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. An interest in mentoring and training if you have not held these duties previously. The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$112,000, and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

We're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.

Functional Area: UW - Underwriting Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc.

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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.

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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.

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