Senior Underwriter, Construction Casualty

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Construction Underwriter to make a greater impact through your technical expertise and people skills. This could be the ideal chance to step up into your first Senior level role.

Make your mark in Underwriting

AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. 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

• This role is your opportunity to drive profitable growth in Primary Casualty by working on creative solutions for complex construction accounts. You will be responsible for underwriting a range of new and renewal business, using your proven relationship building skills. This role includes underwriting both project specific wrap ups and annual General Liability policies for some of Canada’s largest contractors.
• Risk selection and analysis using logical underwriting tools and methods to support decisions.
• We want you to work closely with brokers to communicate risk appetite and our value proposition – and to understand the deal structures, terms and products that best meets clients’ needs. You will then negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structures with brokers and clients.
• It will be important to generate new business by expanding your broker network, attending broker events, and building new relationships across the market. You will collaborate with AIG Distribution, territory managers, and underwriters in other business lines to target desirable accounts and cross-selling opportunities.
• As a senior member of the team, you will set a high standard of customer service to brokers and clients – providing an example for junior colleagues to follow. You will also provide guidance, mentoring and training to less-experienced underwriters – and support them in building their broker network.
• Ensuring all files are well documented and comply with departmental requirements.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven underwriting experience in Primary Casualty with a strong knowledge and/or experience in Construction Casualty.
• A background in environmental science or engineering is welcomed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness for continuous improvement.
• University degree or college diploma.
• Excellent customer service and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• A desire to stay up to date with industry, legal & regulatory trends.

Ready to step up to new challenges? We would love to hear from you.

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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 belonging

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 inclusion 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.

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