Production Specialist Sr, Excess & Surplus Lines

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Production Specialist, Excess & Surplus Lines to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Western World, Underwriting

Western World has been providing commercial brokers with non-admitted insurance solutions for over a half century. Its experience in the contract bind property, casualty and garage segments, combined with the capabilities of Lexington Insurance, enhances AIG’s ability to provide non-admitted solutions from Main Street to Wall Street. 

How you will create an impact

• Independently select, monitor, and price new and renewal business according to Company guidelines per Underwriter’s level of authority as outlined in individual “Authority Letter”.

• Market our products and services and travel accompanied to assigned agents as required.  

• Communicate with agents regarding rating, underwriting and policy issuance issues.

• Assist in the training of support staff within the team as well as within the Department. 

• Assist, implement, or coordinate special projects and timetables such as revised forms, new coverages/classes, research, and Underwriting Guide revisions. 

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing in-house education training or other company functions. 

• Responsible for the maintenance, updating, and development of our underwriting guide. 

• Works with the Head of Western World, the National Director, and the regional underwriting teams to identify coverage needs, and develops forms and guidelines to address those needs.    

• Works with the Western World claims teams to identify emerging trends, and addresses those issues via T&C changes as applicable. 

• Ensures consistency of coverage positions across the various sub-segments of our portfolio.   

• Works with regional underwriting teams to identify coverage training needs and assist in implementation as applicable. 

What you’ll need to succeed

• Broad based insurance industry experience with specialization in contract bind.

• 5+ years of insurance operational management experience

• Knowledge of market segmentation, portfolio management, acquisition and distribution.

• Technical underwriting skills including ability to analyze exposures and develop adequate pricing on new and renewal accounts.

• Process and system skills

• Strategic orientation, managing vision and purpose, developing organizational capability

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with agents, internal staff, and management.

• Able to travel independently on company’s behalf to market our products and services.

• Ability to collaborate with others and thrive within a team environment. 

For positions based in Parsippany NJ, the base salary range is $73,900-$103,500 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: Benefits Overview.

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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