Underwriter II, Energy

AIG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

AIG is seeking an Underwriter II for Energy in Illinois to drive profitable growth in the Power and Utility segment. You will assess risk, coordinate with subject matter experts, and maintain broker relationships to source new business. The role emphasizes timely underwriting and accurate monthly management reporting.

The position requires 3+ years in underwriting, strong financial analysis, and excellent communication and networking skills to build trust with brokers and clients alike.

Qualifications

• 3+ yrs in underwriting experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• This role will focus on underwriting new and renewal business to help drive the profitable growth of our Power and Utility segment.
• You will be responsible for assessing the desirability of risk through regular contact with brokers, close coordination with AIG subject matter experts and robust reviews of claims history and general company information.
• Your relationships with brokers will be key to your success.
• You will need to provide excellent service to brokers through a consistent, timely, and proactive approach to underwriting.
• You will also aim to generate new business by expanding your broker network, attending broker events, and building new relationships across the market – in line with a sales plan established with your manager.
• Another key aspect of the role is the provision of accurate monthly management information including submissions, bind rate, average premium, and total premium.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Financial statements analysis

Communication skills

Networking

Time management

Sales orientation

Job description

Underwriter II, Energy

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Underwriter II, Energy 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 will focus on underwriting new and renewal business to help drive the profitable growth of our Power and Utility segment.
• You will be responsible for assessing the desirability of risk through regular contact with brokers, close coordination with AIG subject matter experts and robust reviews of claims history and general company information.
• Your relationships with brokers will be key to your success.
• You will need to provide excellent service to brokers through a consistent, timely, and proactive approach to underwriting.
• You will also aim to generate new business by expanding your broker network, attending broker events, and building new relationships across the market – in line with a sales plan established with your manager.
• Another key aspect of the role is the provision of accurate monthly management information including submissions, bind rate, average premium, and total premium.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 3+ yrs in underwriting experience is preferred
• 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.

For positions based in Illinois, the base salary range is $84,000-$111,000. For positions based in New York City, the base salary range is $110,000-$123,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Your actual compensation will be dependent on your skills, experience and qualifications.

In addition, 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.

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