At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Underwriting Team Lead to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Western World Underwriting

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Regional Underwriting Team Lead in our Central or Southeast region to help mentor staff and drive profitable growth through our MGA partnerships.  This pivotal role involves leading a high performing team, ensuring underwriting excellence, and cultivating strong relationships with key MGA partners.

How you will create an impact

• Lead, mentor, and coach a regional team of P&C underwriters, providing guidance on underwriting related issues.

• Act as an escalation point for referrals that fall outside the underwriter’s authority.

• Cultivate and strengthen strategic relationships with key MGA partners to drive new business, ensure profitable retention, and execute regional business development plans.

• Serve as a technical expert for more complex risks, providing guidance to the team and ensuring sound decision-making based on data analysis and market conditions.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes and market conditions, sharing insights with internal stakeholders and MGA partners.

• Perform periodic underwriter quality audits, when necessary.

• Identify and resolve routine team coverage and workload issues.

• Participate in interviewing and onboarding of new staff in the region.

• Represent the company at Industry Events.

• Independently select, monitor, and price new and renewal business according to Company guidelines per Underwriter’s level of authority as outlined in individual “Authority Letter”.

• Travel up to 25%,  for both assigned agents and team member co-visits.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 10+ years of Commercial Insurance underwriting and/or brokerage experience, preferably in E&S

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

• In depth knowledge of the MGA distribution model

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex risks

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external partners.

• Deep knowledge of P&C insurance products, policies and regulatory frameworks.

• Ability to train and mentor others

Ready to maximize your impact? We would love to hear from you.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our 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—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [email protected].  

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