Field Senior Underwriter

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization serving customers in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional, and individual customers through one of the most extensive worldwide property-casualty networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of life insurance and retirement services in the United States.

As a Senior Field Underwriter, you will be focused on developing a profitable book of Casualty business by building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to source high quality submissions, determine/prioritize submissions to be underwritten, and quote/negotiate pricing with broker. You’ll work closely with a dedicated group of Technical Underwriters who are responsible for the bulk of the risk evaluation, pricing range suggestions, and terms and conditions recommendations, leaving you to focus on the external selling and negotiating, problem solving, and the relationship dimension of the underwriter role.

* Communicate risk appetite and AIG Value Proposition to brokers * Collaborate with BDMs, Territory Managers, and other line of business underwriters to target desirable accounts from brokers * Rapidly evaluate, prioritize and select submissions to be underwritten by Technical Underwriter * Recognize and create cross sell opportunities for other Commercial products * Work with broker to understand the deal structure, terms, and AIG Services that best meets clients’ needs * Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, & deal structure with brokers * Participate in special underwriting projects as needed * Develop strong, long term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business * Provide superior customer service to brokers and clients * Interface with a technical underwriting team to transmit risk relevant submission information

* An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree * Minimum 3 years of Commercial Insurance Company, Agency or Brokerage experience * Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships * Working knowledge of US Casualty lines of business (Workers Compensation, Auto Liability/Physical damage, and General Liability) including product features, forms, regulatory environments and risks etc. * Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience * Very strong verbal and written communication skills * Highly motivated and results-oriented * Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions * Willingness to be flexible, learn on the job, and maintain a can-do attitude * Comfort with analytical tools and technology * Background in energy and construction industries is preferred