Underwriter

Underwriter

Requirements

• Knowledge of Insurance and associated risks including fundamentals of loss trends, loss triangles, and ratemaking etc.
• Must be detail-oriented, possess analytical and critical thinking skills, and an effective problem solver
• Effective in dynamic environment, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, working at pace and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), collaboration skills, with ability to build trust with wide range of colleagues and clients
• Need to have a financial understanding, appetite for learning about the industry, and experience negotiating

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, prioritizing and selecting submissions to be underwritten
• Delivering strategic account reviews and preparing associated file documentation
• Adhering to underwriting guidelines and discipline
• Assisting management with the implementation of profit center strategic initiatives and providing technical underwriting and marketing support on other projects
• Assisting regional manager and product leaders in developing existing and establishing new broker relationships
• Collaborating with Distribution, Territory Managers, and other line(s) of business to target business development opportunities
• Working with management, brokers, clients, and outside counsel on deal structure, contract terms and conditions on a portfolio of more complex risks
• Representing AIG at client and broker functions
• Contributing to the development of less experienced staff
• Participating in special underwriting projects as needed
• Providing superior customer service to brokers and clients (internal & external)

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience: Commercial Insurance Company, Agency or Brokerage experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred