Underwriting Manager Sr, Excess & Surplus Lines

AIG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

AIG is seeking a Senior Underwriting Manager for Lexington Mid-Market Properties to lead a regional team of underwriters and drive profitable growth across E&S property lines. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing development of underwriting practices.

You will partner with wholesale trading partners, review manuscript wordings, and shape the P&L strategy while advancing Lexington-wide initiatives and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Commercial Property E&S underwriting.
• Ability to underwrite property risks across primary, excess and layered structures.
• Underwrite 100% primary/shared and layered, plus excess structures.
• Strong market awareness and quick decisions to turn around quotes.
• Proven leadership to develop direct reports and mentor subordinates.
• Take on senior leadership responsibilities, mentoring and cross-region collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of underwriters within the Region.
• Underwrite risks to profitably grow the E&S portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues and wholesale trading partners.
• Review manuscript form wordings and coverages.
• Build and execute on the strategy for P&L management across the US.
• Take on projects beyond everyday underwriting to support Lexington and AIG-wide initiatives.
• Coordinate with other Property Managers and Lexington leadership.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Commercial Property E&S underwriting

Team leadership/mentoring

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Education

Post-graduate education helpful

Job description

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Underwriting Manager, Lexington Mid-Market Properties 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

• Lead and grow a team of underwriters within the Region.
• Underwrite risks to maintain and profitably grow our E&S portfolio across our desired business segments.
• Collaborate with colleagues internally and be reliably visible to our wholesale trading partners.
• Review and negotiate manuscript form wordings and coverages.
• Build and execute on the strategy for P&L management, sharing best in class practices across the US.
• Take on projects beyond the scope of normal underwriting activities in order to contribute to organizational transformation and other Lexington and AIG-wide initiatives, as well as identify opportunities for direct reports to contribute and join.
• Work in constant coordination and collaboration with the other Managers of Property and the leadership within Lexington

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in Commercial Property E&S underwriting.
• The candidate must have the ability to underwrite property risks across the spectrum of E&S Property business while setting direction for your team and maintaining a balanced portfolio across both primary and excess placements.
• Position requires ability to underwrite 100%, primary/shared and layered, and excess structures.
• A strong understanding of current market conditions, ability to quickly make decisions and turn around quotes and manage multiple prospects at one time are essential.
• Strong leadership skills to include career development of direct reports and other subordinates through continual coaching and mentoring
• As a member of the senior leadership within Lexington, take on responsibilities beyond everyday management and underwriting, including mentoring, collaboration within the region across business divisions and driving a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Must be able to work with regional Property leadership peers in order to continue to build a nationally renowned team and culture for Lexington.
• Post-graduate education helpful, either through formal university setting or industry-recognized certifications

Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you.

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

Lexington Specialty Insurance Agency, Inc.