Senior Underwriter, Specialty Lines

Talbot Underwriting Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

AIG is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to contribute technical expertise and strong people skills within its Energy and Engineered Risk Property Team, focusing on property coverage for chemical and mining clients. This role offers opportunities to influence risk selection and client service in a leading global insurer.

The position requires 5+ years in commercial insurance underwriting, a Bachelor's degree (preferred), and solid knowledge of Specialty Lines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years commercial insurance underwriting or operations experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Some knowledge of Specialty Lines of commercial insurance.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment making quick decisions and meeting deadlines.
• Outcome focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Interpersonal skills with emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, manage and service a profitable book of business.
• Develop, manage and execute on a pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Manage existing and develop new producer and client relationships throughout the assigned territory.
• Work alongside marketing department to effectively cross-sell the company's offerings.
• Collaborate with technical specialist to identify and understand risk exposures.
• Negotiate policy terms and coverages so that coverage terms align with the company directives.
• Utilize underwriter authority in accordance with our corporate risk appetite and strategy.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Relationship building

Risk assessment

MS Office proficiency

Fast-paced work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Senior Underwriter

Join us as an Senior Underwriter to make a greater impact through your technical expertise and people skills. This could be the ideal chance to step up into your next Senior level role. 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. AIG has an exciting opportunity for a Underwriter s to join our Energy and Engineered Risk Property Team focusing on property coverage for clients in the chemical and mining sector.

How you will create an impact

• Underwrite, manage and service a profitable book of business.
• Develop, manage and execute on a pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Manage existing and develop new producer and client relationships throughout the assigned territory.
• Work alongside marketing department to effectively cross-sell the company's offerings.
• Collaborate with technical specialist to identify and understand risk exposures.
• Negotiate policy terms and coverages so that coverage terms align with the company directives.
• Utilize underwriter authority in accordance with our corporate risk appetite and strategy.

What you'll need to succeed

• 5+ years commercial insurance underwriting or operations experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Some knowledge of Specialty Lines of commercial insurance.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment making quick decisions and meeting deadlines.
• Outcome focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Interpersonal skills with emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint is required.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook necessary.

For positions based in New York City, the base salary range is $70,000 - $95,000 and for positions based in Massachusetts, the base salary range is $85,000-$104,000. In addition, 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.

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.

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. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail].

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. We also do the same for our colleagues, because we know our people are our greatest strength – the source of every insight, every idea and every innovation. When we're working as one team to do what's right for our colleagues and our communities, we can achieve excellence together. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.

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