Olathe, KS, 66063, USA
55 days ago
Underwriting Team Lead, WorldRisk, Foreign Casualty
Underwriting Team Lead, WorldRisk, Foreign Casualty At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Underwriting Team Lead, WorldRisk, Foreign Casualty 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 Foreign Casualty AIG is seeking an Underwriting Team Lead to lead its WorldRisk product. WorldRisk is an industry leader in providing international insurance solutions to middle market and small commercial customers in the US. AIG’s strong foundation as the market leader in this area has evolved through its long-term commitment to the multinational marketplace, investment in technology, commitment to industry knowledge sharing, underwriting creativity and emphasis on data and analytics. AIG prides itself as staying ahead of the curve and is looking for forward thinking and inventive leaders to navigate a constantly changing global, economic and geopolitical landscape. Area of focus will be AIG’s international package offering (also known as WorldRisk.) In this role, you will be responsible for leading an underwriting team in all areas of the business. This includes soliciting new business opportunities and partnering with other AIG product line leaders. This role includes constant interaction with top brokers. AIG’s client base consists of Fortune 2000 companies as well as any customer seeking solutions for international casualty exposures. Through this role, managers gain access to a highly evolving and dynamic atmosphere that involves exposure to major influencers in the insurance and international business fields. 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 + You will be responsible for management, development and training of the underwriting staff and increased responsibility for the business results of the unit. This role will be responsible for managing a team of underwriters. + You will be responsible for assessing the desirability of risk to help drive the profitable growth of Foreign Casualty. This includes ability to exercise judgment, negotiate and make sound business decisions effectively based on increased level of authority. + Present alternative solutions for more difficult situations and makes real-time decisions in a fast-paced environment characterized by ambiguity and change. + Support consistent underwriting best practices, in accordance with underwriting guidelines, to ensure rating, pricing, profitability, and structuring adequacy. + Responsible for assigning and managing the work of a team of underwriters. + Assist underwriters in executing on strategic initiatives.  Provide support and develop solutions to their issues/concerns (system, guidelines, training, reports, new project request, product amendments).  + Assist underwriters in collaborating with Distribution, Territory Managers, and other line(s) of business underwriters to target desirable accounts and cross selling opportunities from brokers. + Utilize various daily reports and constant monitoring of adherence to underwriting requirements and guidelines to oversee assigned book of business. + Keep abreast of developments in assigned territories to determine their effect on current accounts and potential new business opportunities. + Develop strong, long-term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business. + Identify the need for and manage special underwriting projects as needed. + Provide superior customer service to brokers and clients. What you’ll need to succeed + 5+ years of Casualty or Middle Market Package Underwriting, Management, Commercial Insurance Company, Agency, and/or Brokerage experience. + Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships. + Advanced working knowledge of the Property, Casualty lines or preferable ancillary lines of business (i.e. Environmental A&H, K&R) including product features, forms, regulatory environments, and risks. + Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience. + Highly motivated, collaborative and results oriented. + Superb verbal and written communication skills + Ability to work in dynamic environment, adapt to changing requirements and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions. + Ability to adapt quickly in an evolving market + Enjoys a challenge with a "can-do" attitude + Customer and Sales orientated behaviors; motivated, tenacious, technically skilled, proactive and accountable Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you. #LI-AR1 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 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 candidatecare@aig.com . Functional Area: UW - Underwriting Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25% Relocation Provided: No National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
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