AIG

Marine Underwriter


PayCompetitive
LocationBirmingham/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR2303884

      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

      AIG has offices with dedicated marine staff in more than 75 countries. This local presence gives us an in-depth understanding of local laws, regulations and markets and the ability to respond swiftly and effectively, whether establishing cover or dealing with losses as they occur.

      AIG Marine can provide comprehensive insurance protection for goods in transit, across the world. We also deliver bespoke programmes catering for the highly specialised transportation needs of a wide variety of businesses.

      About the role

      What you need to know:

      • Contribute to the growth of the business by assisting in the underwriting of new and renewal business and delivering technical support and programme administration on an assigned portfolio of accounts.
      • Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing brokers and clients.
      • Originating and transacting business
      • Working within underwriting systems, limits and controls
      • Obtaining all necessary technical underwriting information through liaison with the broker and or client
      • Liaising with brokers, internal and external clients across UK and internationally to ensure quality and consistency of underwriting and service delivery
      • Liaising with claims and client / broker to establish Claims Reporting requirements for Major accounts
      • Liaising with UK Distribution/Broker Relationship Teams to manage pipeline of account activity on a monthly basis

      What we’re looking for:

      • Experience in a Commercial insurance environment with marine experience highly desirable,
      • Insight: Detail-oriented, critical thinking skills, decision making based on level of authority, problem solving, competent using analytical tools and technology
      • Agility: Effective in dynamic environment, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, working at pace and prioritizing multiple tasks
      • Relationships: Communication skills (written and verbal), collaboration, building trust with wide range of colleagues and clients
      • Commercial edge: Financial understanding, appetite for learning about the industry, negotiating and focused on profitable business
      • CII Qualification desirable or progression towards ACII

      #LI-AIG

      A look at our Benefits

      We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and military needs. For example, our "Giving Back" program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community. Our global mental health and wellness days off provide all colleagues with a paid day off to focus on their mental health and wellbeing.


      We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible colleagues to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

      We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

      American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide 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 such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

      To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

      AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

      Functional Area:

      UW - Underwriting

      Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

      Relocation Provided: No

      AIG Europe S.A. (U.K. Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd

  • About the company

      We're a leading global insurance organization with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. We provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to support our clients in business and in life through our General Insurance, Life & Retirement and Investments business units. What unites us across all of these offerings is our commitment to helping individuals, businesses and communities prepare for and respond to times of uncertainty. Whether serving those facing natural disasters or millions of Americans striving for a financially secure retirement, we have the specialist expertise to help clients better manage risk.