AIG

Underwriter II, Corporate Accounts, Excess Casualty

NY-New York Full time

Join us as an Underwriter II, Corporate Accounts, Excess Casualty to take on key responsibilities within a world-class underwriting function.

Make your mark in Excess Casualty

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

  • Managing and Underwriting a book of excess casualty Fortune 1000 accounts within budgeted GWP and profitability thresholds

  • Adhering to authority levels and ensuring adequate and timely file management in accordance with Department guidelines

  • Effectively negotiate terms, conditions and premiums with our Bermuda Brokers

  • Conduct a client meeting in a very polished and professional manner

  • Ensure underwriting files are kept in a neat and organized manner with thorough documentation adhering to all AIG and AIG Cat Excess audit guidelines

  • Maintain good time management skills and lead by example with proper punctuality and timeliness

  • Adhere to AIG’s code of conduct

  • Adhere to all Underwriting Authority guidelines

  • Maintaining and promoting a professional work environment

  • Maintain and expand broker relationships through marketing calls and superior service

  • Organize, respond to, quote and manage all submission and renewal activity

  • Cross-market with Cat Excess Financial Lines team, US and London excess casualty teams

  • Adhere to AIG Cat Excess underwriting guidelines, including AIG best practices

  • Ensure quality and timely file management

  • Any other duties as assigned

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in insurance or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of brokering and/or underwriting Fortune 1000 accounts
    Detailed technical knowledge in excess casualty exposures, coverage and pricing

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization and the ability to interact personally with all levels of staff

  • Strong knowledge and experience in working Windows-based applications particularly Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Outlook

  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively and independently without direct supervision

  • Strong ability to organize and prioritize demanding workloads with a commitment to meeting deadlines

  • Proven ability to make sound underwriting decisions

  • Must be willing to work overtime (including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary)

Ready to take your career to the next level?  We would love to hear from you.

For positions based in New York City, the base salary range is $80,000 - $100,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits.

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.  

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