Global Head of Energy

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as our Global Head of Energy to play your part in that transformation and lead a world-class Energy portfolio.

Make your mark in Global Specialty

Global Specialty is a global business, with full P&L accountability.  As a core underwriting pillar within AIG’s General Insurance business, Global Specialty is focused on complex commercial risks across five major product lines: Energy, Marine, Construction, Aviation and Credit Lines.  

How you will create an impact

As the Global Head of Energy, you will report to the Global Head of Specialty and take the lead on all Energy product lines. You will be accountable for executing the Energy underwriting strategy, delivering on growth and profitability targets, and driving alignment with broader business objectives.  

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead underwriting excellence across AIG’s Energy portfolio and drive sustained high performance, growth and innovation on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global business strategy for Energy, ensuring alignment with AIG’s broader specialty business objectives and overall company goals.
• Lead a high-performing team of approximately 180 Energy professionals across the globe, providing strategic direction and fostering collaboration across regions.  In addition, provide leadership direction and oversight to cross-functional support teams in finance, actuarial, claims and risk consulting.  
• Define and deliver on Global P&L for Energy, driving execution to meet growth and profitability targets.
• Collaborate with Ceded Re to shape and optimize the reinsurance strategy.
• Champion underwriting excellence across the Energy portfolio, in partnership with the CUO, by establishing clear risk appetite, line setting, underwriting standards, and pricing adequacy. 
• Identify and recommend new markets, products, services and tools and marketing strategies to support growth and competitive positioning.
• Develop and maintain regular communication with regional teams to share best practices, strategic insights, and foster a strong community across all Energy lines.
• Ensure reinsurance strategies are aligned with risk appetite at both individual risk and portfolio levels supporting risk aggregation management across all product lines.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of the Specialty business model, underwriting methodologies, and associated risks, applying this knowledge to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Build strong relationships with Global Specialty leadership to develop a shared understanding of the specialty strategy and ensure consistent, effective execution of the business model.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to design tools and strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent, with a focus on building a high-performing team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion across Energy lines business.
• Champion claims excellence, positioning AIG as a leader in claims performance within the market.
• Ensure a strong grasp of regulatory and compliance requirements, upholding AIG’s standards and protecting the interests of all stakeholders.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic and sustainable growth through disciplined execution and
  innovation.
• Proven track record in people management and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence a broad range of global stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative approach across functions, cultures and geographies.
• Skilled at navigating and leading within complex matrixed organizations across wide geographies.
• Extensive experience in insurance leadership roles, including oversight of diverse product lines and global geographies. Deep expertise in speciality lines, underpinned by strong technical underwriting capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of market segmentation, portfolio optimization, acquisition strategy, and distribution models.
• Champions inclusive leadership and builds diverse, high-performing teams.
• Proven strategic leadership in shaping vision, driving performance, and leading high-impact teams. 
• Strong relationship management skills with clients, brokers, and intermediaries.
• Adaptable in complex business environments and resilient under change and ambiguity.
• Communicates with clarity and impact and uses data and insight to support decision making.
• Exercises strong stakeholder relationships skills and global perspective.

Ready to set new industry standards? We would love to hear from you.

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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