New Business Underwriter, Trade Credit

We are currently recruiting a Trade Credit Senior New Business Underwriter to join our Middle Market team. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting the AIG brand through broker engagement and achieving new business premium and fees growth in line with AIG growth strategy and broker engagement drive. Collaboration between new business and account management to ensure we put our best terms forward first time round.

The position commands a solid commercial underwriting discipline, which includes policy structuring, pricing, and an existing broker network in the trade credit space.  

Main areas of responsibility

• Achieve New Business Targets by developing a pipeline and converting opportunities to AIG Policies through the broker network, focused on a Technology driven Non-Cancellable solution.
• Discussing business growth strategies with Brokers and new business prospects to meet joint objectives and ensure positive outcomes.
• Engage with internal distribution team(s) for growth opportunities and potential cross sell
• Maintaining first class customer service experience in line with agreed service levels
• Keeping up to date with market, economic, sector and country news
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, intermediaries, and service providers.
• Self-development utilizing available company resources to grow, including regulatory requirements.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working in new business development is essential.  
• At least 3 years work experience in trade credit sector
• Knowledge of non-cancellable Trade Credit Solutions beneficial but not essential
• Has an existing broker network in the Trade Credit sector
• Understanding of commerce, economics, and accountancy
• Pro-active ‘team player’ who can deliver the team objective as well as individual goals.
• Commercial ability to set correct pricing and structure policies to secure long term client relationship
• Ensure policies and risks appetite remain compliant with AIG underwriting guidelines, audit requirements, processes, and procedures. 
• Produce profitable growth in AIG’s preferred industry risk sectors.
• Client focused individual who can demonstrate good understanding of meeting Customer requirements and not afraid to question the status quo.
• Ability to build strong relationships based on integrity and trust.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and previous experience using salesforce will be beneficial. 
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent customer service disciplines, problem solving mentality, Ability to think ‘outside the box’.
• Ability to self-manage, self-driven and desire to develop and grow.
• Willingness to travel across the UK to meet Customers and Brokers in unsociable hours as required.
• If you feel you have the desired attributes, can add value to our company and want to join a strong team, please apply.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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