AIG · 1 day ago
Assistant Regional Underwriting Manager, Professional Liability/Cyber, Financial Lines
CA-Los Angeles
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expAIG is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions, and they are seeking an Assistant Regional Underwriting Manager to help transform the way they manage risk. The role involves overseeing a team of underwriters, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines, and developing strong relationships with brokers and clients to drive profitable growth.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Able to exercise judgment, negotiate and make sound business decisions effectively based on increased level of authority
Deliver profitable growth through effective risk selection; execute on rate, coverage and limits management strategies; drive targeted correction or remediation strategies as needed
Responsible for helping to assign and manage the work of a team of underwriters
Monitor the adherence to underwriting requirements and guidelines for assigned book of business
Support the delivery of consistent underwriting best practices, in accordance with underwriting guidelines, to ensure rating, pricing, profitability, and structuring adequacy
Assist underwriters in executing strategic initiatives; provide support and develop solutions to their issues/concerns (system, guidelines, training, reports, new project request, product amendments)
Serve as referral point for field underwriting staff within stated authority; apply knowledge of market and industry to provide guidance on complex risks, exposures, and decisions
Stay abreast of developments in competitive and risk landscapes to determine effect on renewals and new business opportunities
Provide superior customer service to brokers and clients
Develop strong, long term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business
Work collaboratively with all members of the North America Financial Lines leadership team as well as Actuarial, Legal and Claims departments
Promote a healthy risk culture through staff meetings, trainings, and promotion of regular risk reporting
Help create a culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, diversity and inclusion; successfully conduct talent acquisition, employee engagement and performance monitoring/evaluation work
Serve as role model to all colleagues, leading by example as a senior member of the team
Qualification
Required
Able to exercise judgment, negotiate and make sound business decisions effectively based on increased level of authority
Deliver profitable growth through effective risk selection; execute on rate, coverage and limits management strategies; drive targeted correction or remediation strategies as needed
Responsible for helping to assign and manage the work of a team of underwriters
Monitor the adherence to underwriting requirements and guidelines for assigned book of business
Support the delivery of consistent underwriting best practices, in accordance with underwriting guidelines, to ensure rating, pricing, profitability, and structuring adequacy
Assist underwriters in executing strategic initiatives; provide support and develop solutions to their issues/concerns (system, guidelines, training, reports, new project request, product amendments)
Serve as referral point for field underwriting staff within stated authority; apply knowledge of market and industry to provide guidance on complex risks, exposures, and decisions
Stay abreast of developments in competitive and risk landscapes to determine effect on renewals and new business opportunities
Provide superior customer service to brokers and clients
Develop strong, long term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business
Work collaboratively with all members of the North America Financial Lines leadership team as well as Actuarial, Legal and Claims departments
Promote a healthy risk culture through staff meetings, trainings, and promotion of regular risk reporting
Help create a culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, diversity and inclusion; successfully conduct talent acquisition, employee engagement and performance monitoring/evaluation work
Serve as role model to all colleagues, leading by example as a senior member of the team
Strategic orientation, managing vision and purpose, developing organizational capability
Commercial in approach; goal-oriented but flexible enough to value different methods of achievement
Strong influencing and communications skills; able to work across multiple areas both internally and externally
Demonstrable experience formulating initiatives that support broader organizational aims
Experienced in building relationships externally and internally and managing key stakeholder relationships at executive and board level and with clients
Highly developed leadership skills that inspire teams to realize their potential
Ability to challenge effectively both people and portfolio strategy with the ability to effect change where appropriate
External thought leadership
7+ years of Financial Lines Underwriting, Agency or Brokerage experience
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
Advanced knowledge of the Financial Lines business (D&O, EPL, PTL, Fidelity) including product features, forms, regulatory environment and risks
Strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems as well as the ability to learn rapidly, adapt quickly to change, exercise influence, and manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions
Proficient with underwriting analytical tools and technology
Collegial and collaborative in approach and style
Understanding of how to be effective within a matrixed structure
Ability to adapt quickly in an evolving market
Approaches a challenge with a 'can-do' attitude
Available to travel when required
Benefits
A range of competitive benefits
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
Company
AIG
AIG is a global insurance company providing insurance products to support clients in business and in life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kelly Lafnitzegger
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Charlie Fry
EVP, Reinsurance Purchasing and Risk Capital Optimization
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