Senior Underwriter, Commercial Property

Posted:
10/1/2024, 2:35:38 PM

Location(s):
Queensland, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

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At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Underwriter in Commercial Property to play a highly influential role in protecting our clients and growing our business.

AIG is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. AIG’s General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network. Operating for more than 50 years, AIG has established a reputation as a leading insurer and ally to our multinational, corporate and SME clients.

Make your mark in Commercial Property Underwriting

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.

How you will create an impact

AIG Property is a global leader in its field and deploys market leading capacity across a diverse range of Industries in both the Corporate and Middle Market segments. Reporting to the Northern Region Property Manager, you will contribute to the success of the Commercial Property profit centre by underwriting a sustainable and profitable portfolio of Commercial Property business within corporate underwriting guidelines and within granted underwriting authority. In particular, you will grow and manage the existing portfolio in Queensland, which is an integral part of the overall Australian book of business.

Key accountabilities will include but not limited to:

  • The underwriting and acceptance of business within the Property portfolio, in accordance with underwriting principles, relevant authority, and risk & compliance procedures
  • Contribute to financial objective targets by adhering to established strategic goals, objectives and action plans.
  • Develop a pipeline of new business opportunities and manage existing relationships
  • Increase AIG market share through development, new distributions and improved relationships with key producers, clients and industry groups.
  • Maintain accurate files, registers and records to contribute to audit requirements, management reporting and timely service and policy issuance
  • Assist in the implementation of business plans in accordance with product line direction, and corporate goals and strategies

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Underwriting experience, primarily focused on Corporate ISR business, but also in the middle market area.
  • Ability to negotiate complex deals with both international and domestic brokers.
  • Strong knowledge of ISR policy wordings
  • Ability to manage the existing Queensland portfolio as well as source new business opportunities within occupancy segments in underwriting appetite.
  • Demonstrate strong work ethic and be motivated to succeed and progress your career.
  • Ability to interpret the modelled output, pricing and line setting tools to make informed decisions on growth opportunities
  • Strong interpersonal skills – particularly collaboration and engagement skills
  • Sound communication skills – including written and presentation skills
  • Strong team player
  • Willingness and desire to learn
  • Extensive experience in underwriting and/or broking Commercial Property insurance
  • Previous experience within a commercial insurance environment, including exposure to clients and/or intermediaries

Ready to make a bigger impact? We look forward to reviewing your application.

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 belonging

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 our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity 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].  

Functional Area:

UW - Underwriting

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

AIG Australia Limited

American International Group

Website: https://aig.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1919

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Commercial Insurance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Health Insurance ⋅ Insurance ⋅ Lending ⋅ Life Insurance ⋅ Property Insurance ⋅ Real Estate Investment ⋅ Retirement ⋅ Risk Management