At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as the Head of Accident & Health, Canada to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.
Accident and Health
The Accident and Health division proudly provides a diversified array of products to their corporate clients and tailors specialty products for niche markets including AD&D, Critical Illness, Weekly Accident Indemnity, Business Travel Accident and In-Hospital Cash.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Canada, the Head of Accident and Health, Canada, is responsible for driving the business strategy to successfully propel AIG A&H lines into a significant and profitable leadership position in Canada sustainable over the long term in support of AIG’s growth and profitability objectives. The Head of Accident and Health will lead a team of 17 across Canada and be based in Toronto.
How you will create an impact:
Underwriting Excellence & Profitability
Drive market leading performance in the Canadian A&H portfolio
Develop and communicate a value proposition that recognizes changing business and competitive environment dynamics, key business drivers and financial elements, and demonstrates the competitive advantage we bring to our clients and key broker partners
Develop, position, market, and deliver innovative, market-leading products and services through our geographic framework to a network of producers in a manner that leverages our strengths
Drive underwriting portfolio excellence across Accident and Health, in collaboration with the CUO, by establishing and ensuring adherence to risk appetite, line setting, standards and guidelines, and ensure rating and pricing adequacy
Ultimate measures of success will be based on GPW growth, AYCR and profitability according to financial plans
Market Leading Distribution Strategies
Through strong market presence, develop mutually beneficial relationships with our key broking partners, and position AIG Canada as a leader in the Accident and Health market
Deliver multi-channel strategies to deliver the best of AIG products to our customers
Effective internal partnerships
Establish strong relationships with Canada, regional and global leadership; create mutual understanding of overall specialty strategy to drive effective execution of business mode and delivery of AIG Canada strategic plans
Work closely with Reinsurance team to ensure an effective reinsurance strategy that supports our risk appetite for per risk and aggregation across all product lines, as well as active management of the portfolio.
Collaborate with P&C Underwriting and Distribution to ensure a holistic approach to client and broker strategies
Collaborate with Claims team to ensure a reputation of Claims excellence in the marketplace
Collaborate with Actuarial on creating and maintaining proper pricing tools and techniques
Demonstrate understanding of regulatory and compliance processes and ensure AIG stakeholders understand the Accident and Health business model, underwriting methodology, and the risks we assume, as well as supporting responses to regulatory inquiries
Drive deeper understanding across the Canada business of the A&H business model, underwriting methodology, and the risks we assume
Talent development and management
Develop tools and strategies, in collaboration with HR, to attract and retain top industry talent and develop high performing teams
Lead and develop a team of talented underwriters to develop their full potential. Drive a culture that promotes AIG’s Purpose and Values as an integral part of our culture
What you’ll need to succeed
15+ years of Accident and Health insurance expertise and leadership in Canada
Deep expertise in A&H, expert technical underwriting background
Knowledge of market segmentation, portfolio management, acquisition and distribution
Proven strategic leadership skills in developing vision and purpose, driving for results and leading effective teams
Motivational people leader adept at creating inclusive teams and developing talent
Established strong relationships with customers and intermediaries
Skilled leader of change; versatile, client focused, results oriented
Demonstrated business savvy, analytical and quantitative skills
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, experience of working with senior global leadership teams
AIG Canada is proud to be named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for the seventh year in a row. This award demonstrates AIG’s commitment to outstanding human resources initiatives and fostering a forward-thinking workplace.
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.
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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 candidatecare@aig.com.
Functional Area:
UW - UnderwritingAIG Insurance Company of Canada