Underwriter, Commercial Property

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At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Underwriter, Commercial Property to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

AIG New Zealand is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. AIG’s General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network. Operating for more than 50 years, AIG has established a reputation as a leading insurer and ally to our multinational, corporate and SME clients.

Make your mark in Underwriting

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

AIG Property is a global leader in its field and deploys market leading capacity across a diverse range of Industries in both the Corporate and Middle Market segments. Reporting to the Commercial Property Underwriting Manager, you will contribute to the success of the Commercial Property product tower by underwriting a sustainable and profitable portfolio of Commercial Property business within corporate underwriting guidelines and within granted underwriting authority

Key accountabilities will include but not limited to:

• The underwriting and acceptance of business within the Property portfolio, in accordance with underwriting principles, relevant authority, and risk & compliance procedures.

• Contribute to financial objective targets by adhering to established strategic goals, objectives, and action plans.

• Develop a pipeline of new business opportunities and manage existing relationships.

• Increase AIG market share through development, new distributions and improved relationships with key producers, clients, and industry groups.

• Maintain accurate files, registers, and records to contribute to audit requirements, management reporting and timely service and policy issuance.

• Assist in the implementation of business plans in accordance with product line direction, and corporate goals and strategies.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Previous experience within a commercial insurance environment, including exposure to clients and/or intermediaries.

• Strong knowledge of Property policy wordings.

• Ability to interpret the modelled output, pricing, and line setting tools to make informed decisions on growth opportunities.

• Demonstrate strong work ethic and be motivated to succeed and progress your career.

• Strong team player with the ability to drive a culture of service excellence.

• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Ready to make a bigger impact? We look forward to reviewing your application.

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 [email protected].  

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UW - Underwriting

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