Senior Underwriter, Commercial Institutions, Financial Lines

Posted:
6/2/2025, 4:28:51 PM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia ⋅ New South Wales, Australia ⋅ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
On-site

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At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Financial Lines Underwriter 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 Financial Lines 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

This role is a critical position contributing to the growth and profit of the Financial Lines division by underwriting new and renewal business across the corporate financial lines portfolio, You will be required to develop and maintain relationships with existing and new brokers, ensure visibility of AIG in the market, assist management with reporting and work to carry out agreed strategies.

Key accountabilities will include but not limited to:

  • Underwrite new and renewal business in accordance with underwriting guidelines, relevant underwriting authority and AIG principles
  • Develop a pipeline of new business and manage existing relationships to maximize value
  • Identify target accounts, and monitor progress against budget by utilising appropriate reports and tools (such as Pipeline Report, Hit Rate report, Web Reports, Renewal Register etc.)
  • Maintain accurate files, registers and records to contribute to management reporting and timely service and policy issuance
  • Assist in the implementation of business plans in accordance with Financial Lines and company direction
  • Assist in training and mentoring of junior underwriters to increase their product knowledge, to help them gain underwriting authority

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Knowledge of D&O, EPL, and crime insurance underwriting
  • Understands key business drivers in financial lines space
  • Client-orientated with the ability to build and maintain successful relationships
  • Other relevant experience (i.e. in the insurance industry as an insurance broker, claims handler, reinsurance underwriter, risk manager, accountant, auditor, insurance lawyer or equivalent)
  • Proven track-record in underwriting financial lines insurance products
  • Previous experience within a commercial insurance/finance/legal environment, including exposure to clients and/or intermediaries
  • Awareness of developments and trends in the commercial sector having insurance implications

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

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].  

Functional Area:

UW - Underwriting

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