Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine - Specialty Lines

AIG • Houston, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Underwriter contributes to business growth by underwriting Inland Marine products under general direction and issuing quotes and policies while ensuring standards and compliance guidelines are met. The role is responsible for underwriting large accounts and building relationships with clients and brokers, with a focus on Transportation and Logistics risks. The position also provides technical underwriting and marketing support, contributes to strategic initiatives, and helps develop less experienced staff.

Requirements

• Understanding of Inland Marine Insurance and associated risks, including fundamentals of loss trends, loss triangles, and ratemaking, with a focus on Transportation and Logistics risks.
• Detail-oriented, with analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make decisions based on level of authority.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, adapt to ambiguity, work at pace, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build trust with a wide range of colleagues and clients.
• Financial acumen, willingness to learn about the industry, negotiating skills, and a focus on writing profitable business.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Insurance Company, Agency, or Brokerage experience preferred.
• Inland Marine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, prioritize, and select submissions for underwriting.
• Deliver strategic account reviews and prepare associated file documentation.
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines and discipline.
• Assist management with implementing profit center strategic initiatives and provide technical underwriting and marketing support on other projects.
• Assist regional managers and product leaders in developing existing broker relationships and establishing new ones.
• Collaborate with Distribution, Territory Managers, and other lines of business to target business development opportunities.
• Work with management, brokers, clients, and other partners on deal structure and contract terms and conditions for a portfolio of more complex risks.
• Represent AIG at client and broker functions.
• Contribute to the development of less experienced staff.
• Participate in special underwriting projects as needed.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external brokers and clients.
• Underwrite Inland Marine products, issue quotes and policies, and ensure standards and compliance guidelines are met.
• Underwrite large accounts and build relationships with clients and brokers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package focused on health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional development.
• Continuous learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed