Head of Marine

Who we are

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Building on 100 years of experience, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security.

Get to know the business

General Insurance 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. General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network.

About the role

About the role

The PCM Marine, Netherlands is responsible for:

Business Management

• Develops / monitors / manages the Transport Marine Underwriting Strategy for the Netherlands
• Gradual assumption of management responsibility for the Marine Transport Underwriting team and resource management in close coordination with the country GM of the Netherlands and the global product towers
• Assumption of budget responsibility for the profit center Marine Transport Netherlands in coordination with the European Marine Transport Head
• Management of the day-to-day business for the profit center
• Manages the interfaces to sales/customer engagement, claims processing, actuarial, finance and regulatory functions
• Responsibility for a profitable, growing portfolio, including channel management and go-to-market strategy
• Takeover of the most important broker and customer relationships in the Netherlands
• Escalation and contact person for brokers and customers

External Relationship Management

• Representing AIG to major clients and brokers
• Expand and enhance the AIG Netherlands Branch
• Managing regulatory and external director stakeholder relationships

People Management

• Making hiring and resource allocation decisions for resources in the country, in alignment with the regional and global governance structure and ensuring and fostering a diverse work environment
• Communicating the AIG Netherlands vision, mission, and overall GI direction
• Serve as a member of the Netherlands Senior Leadership Team

Your profile

• Successfully completed legal or economics studies
• Experience in the European insurance market and the transport industry and its development opportunities
• Extensive work experience in the insurance industry
• In-depth knowledge of legal regulations in the marine and transport sector
• Strong business thinking, sound judgement and analytical skills to lead strategically and results-oriented
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with different business units and industries, especially with regard to stakeholder management at different hierarchical levels
• Strong experience in change management and team leadership as well as the ability to manage and implement change
• Very good communication skills (written, oral, presentations, training) in Dutch and English

Leadership Skills:

• A track record of financial and operational success in general insurance having delivered profitable growth in the destined region
• A “natural” with clients who can represent AIG effectively and support the introduction, establishment and growth of valuable client relationships in the respective region
• Experienced people leader; a relationship developer and team builder; a strong focus on talent and leadership development; someone who attracts and develops high-caliber talent and who builds diverse, high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to manage a broad range of stakeholders.
• Highly collaborative approach across functions and geographies.
• Ability to manage and influence in a matrix structure and across a wide geography

Technical Skills and Expertise:

• Significant Dutch industry experience, stature and credibility in one or more product lines
• Several years’ experience in managing country operations or larger functional or product teams within the Netherlands
• A leader who develops a bold vision and distinct strategies that result in competitive advantaged and is results-oriented, hands-on leader; who sets, pursues and achieves goals for organizational success.
• ability to represent AIG persuasively and effectively in internal and external settings, e.g., client meetings and industry presentations.
• Proven track record of successfully operate in an international insurance carrier

Core Competencies:

• Drive for profitable results
• Strategic leadership
• Collaborate and influence
• Ability to execute in a matrix structure
• Develop talent

What we offer

A responsible job in a changing, challenging, multilingual and international environment. Continuous learning opportunities to develop your talent and exploring ideas about how things can be done in a better way. An attractive salary supplemented by a number of fringe benefits.

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

AIG Europe S.A. (Netherlands branch)