Underwriting Manager - Liabilities

Ananzi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Underwriting Manager to lead in driving business growth within Liabilities and Casualty. This pivotal role involves technical underwriting, portfolio management, and business development. You will leverage your deep expertise to assess risks, manage a profitable portfolio, and foster relationships with clients and brokers. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and invests in its people through continuous learning and flexible work arrangements. If you are customer-focused and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven underwriting experience in Liabilities/Casualty with a successful sales record.
• Deep technical expertise and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite business through rigorous risk assessment and provide technical guidance.
• Manage the business portfolio for profitable growth and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Underwriting Experience

Sales Skills

Technical Expertise

People Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Focus

Job description

Join us as an Underwriting Manager - Liabilities / Casualty to step into a key leadership role that will drive business growth. Make your mark in Underwriting.

About AIG

AIG underwriting teams help 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 manage risk, transforming our operating model, and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways.

Our goal is to unlock each colleague’s full potential—empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add value to our customers and AIG.

Role Responsibilities

1. Technical Underwriting: Underwrite business within authority through rigorous risk assessment, considering loss control, claims history, and risk management factors. Play an active role in developing, negotiating, and signing off large programs, motivating limits and policy structures where referral is required. Issue and control underwriting authority within limits. Provide technical guidance to underwriters. Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines and referral processes.
2. Portfolio Management: Manage the business portfolio for profitable growth, assess performance, and recommend adjustments. Provide accurate estimates and reports. Conduct technical underwriting audits. Keep abreast of market trends. Develop and maintain relationships with clients and brokers. Represent AIG in industry bodies.
3. Business Operations: Adhere to SLAs to ensure operational efficiency and customer service. Work to reduce expenses through streamlining processes. Ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
4. Business Development and Retention: Focus on growth and retention strategies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven underwriting experience in Liabilities / Casualty with a successful sales record.
• Deep technical expertise.
• People management skills and experience developing junior colleagues.
• Ability to analyze financial statements.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Customer-focused, motivated, tenacious, proactive, and accountable behaviors.

About AIG

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in insurance solutions, with a far-reaching property casualty network. We are committed to supporting individuals, businesses, and communities in managing risk and discovering new potential.

Our Culture

We invest in our people through continuous learning and foster a culture of belonging and inclusion, supported by flexible work arrangements, diversity initiatives, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Our commitment to diversity has been recognized through various awards.

Equal Opportunity

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. We accommodate applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email.

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates in line with our Employment Equity Plan. Specific preference will be given to people with disabilities.

Functional Area

UW - Underwriting AIG South Africa