Underwriter – Trade Credit

Underwriter – Trade Credit

Requirements

• Background in credit or financial analysis
• 1-3 years of experience in an underwriting capacity is preferred
• Experience in trade credit, finance, or banking preferred
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Cap IQ, Salesforce
• Strong commercial development skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance preferred
• Second language proficiency value

Responsibilities

• Developing strong relationships with brokers and clients to grow the Underwriter’s portfolio of trade credit business
• Underwriting large/complex with focus on middle market, new and renewal insurance submissions and negotiating policy terms and conditions
• Analyzing domestic and international corporate credits, evaluating financial information, and recommending or approving appropriate credit limits and terms
• Professionally maintaining and properly servicing an existing portfolio of trade credit insurance business
• Marketing, selling and presenting to brokers and insureds to increase submission flow
• Engaging in various underwriting and marketing projects to improve overall company results
• Training, mentoring, providing technical direction to fellow Underwriters to contribute to group revenue targets and meeting internal operations/audit directives for the division
• Meeting operating and audit guidelines and goals of senior management
• Participating in and completing special projects as required by the profit center
• Regular collaboration with AIG distribution colleagues in identifying and closing trade credit opportunities
• Some travel required

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an underwriting capacity is preferred
• Experience in trade credit, finance, or banking preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance preferred