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AIG · 1 day ago

Underwriting Team Lead

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

AIG is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Regional Underwriting Team Lead to mentor staff and drive profitable growth through MGA partnerships. This role involves leading a high-performing team, ensuring underwriting excellence, and cultivating strong relationships with key MGA partners.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and coach a regional team of P&C underwriters, providing guidance on underwriting related issues

Act as an escalation point for referrals that fall outside the underwriter’s authority

Cultivate and strengthen strategic relationships with key MGA partners to drive new business, ensure profitable retention, and execute regional business development plans

Serve as a technical expert for more complex risks, providing guidance to the team and ensuring sound decision-making based on data analysis and market conditions

Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes and market conditions, sharing insights with internal stakeholders and MGA partners

Perform periodic underwriter quality audits, when necessary

Identify and resolve routine team coverage and workload issues

Participate in interviewing and onboarding of new staff in the region

Represent the company at Industry Events

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'

Travel up to 25%, for both assigned agents and team member co-visits

Qualification

Commercial Insurance UnderwritingLeadership CapabilitiesMGA Distribution ModelAnalytical SkillsP&C Insurance KnowledgeCommunication SkillsMentoring AbilityNegotiation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills