Underwriting Specialist, Casualty

American International Group • Denver, CO

91d • $93,000 - $130,000

About The Position

AIG underwriting teams help to 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 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

• 5+ years of Commercial Insurance Company, Agency or Brokerage experience.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Advanced working knowledge of the NA Casualty lines of business.
• Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
• Willingness to be flexible, learn on the job, and maintain a can-do attitude.
• Expert with underwriting analytical tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts/clients that are most complex with greater underwriting authority.
• Underwrite NA Casualty (i.e. WC, AL, USL&H).
• Develop and manage underwriting strategies for renewals and prospects within the portfolio of accounts.
• Implement negotiation strategies and make independent sales calls.
• Identify target markets and design strategies for lead development.
• Provide technical direction to management, less senior specialists, producers, and claims adjusting personnel.
• Communicate risk appetite and NA Casualty Value Proposition to brokers.
• Collaborate with Distribution, Territory Managers, and other underwriters to target desirable accounts.
• Rapidly evaluate, prioritize and select submissions to be underwritten.
• Recognize and create cross-sell opportunities for other Commercial products.
• Work with brokers to understand deal structure and terms.
• Review, evaluate and make recommendations to underwriting guidelines.
• Conduct internal underwriting audits.
• Negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structure with brokers and clients.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with brokers and clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package focused on health, wellbeing, and financial security.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for cultural awareness.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees