Underwriter II, Corporate Accounts, Excess Casualty

AIG • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us as an Underwriter II, Corporate Accounts, Excess Casualty to take on key responsibilities within a world-class underwriting function. Make your mark in Excess Casualty. AIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, and Multinational Clients. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in insurance or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of brokering and/or underwriting Fortune 1000 accounts.
• Detailed technical knowledge in excess casualty exposures, coverage and pricing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization and the ability to interact personally with all levels of staff
• Strong knowledge and experience in working Windows-based applications particularly Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Outlook
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively and independently without direct supervision
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize demanding workloads with a commitment to meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to make sound underwriting decisions
• Must be willing to work overtime (including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary)

Responsibilities

• Managing and Underwriting a book of excess casualty Fortune 1000 accounts within budgeted GWP and profitability thresholds
• Adhering to authority levels and ensuring adequate and timely file management in accordance with Department guidelines
• Effectively negotiate terms, conditions and premiums with our Bermuda Brokers
• Conduct a client meeting in a very polished and professional manner
• Ensure underwriting files are kept in a neat and organized manner with thorough documentation adhering to all AIG and AIG Cat Excess audit guidelines
• Maintain good time management skills and lead by example with proper punctuality and timeliness
• Adhere to AIG’s code of conduct
• Adhere to all Underwriting Authority guidelines
• Maintaining and promoting a professional work environment
• Maintain and expand broker relationships through marketing calls and superior service
• Organize, respond to, quote and manage all submission and renewal activity
• Cross-market with Cat Excess Financial Lines team, US and London excess casualty teams
• Adhere to AIG Cat Excess underwriting guidelines, including AIG best practices
• Ensure quality and timely file management
• Any other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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
• Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees