Construction Underwriting Specialist, General

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada AIG Full time

**About the role**:
AIG is seeking a Construction Underwriting Specialist to contribute to the Commercial Casualty underwriting team. AIG prides itself as staying ahead of the curve and is looking for forward thinking and inventive underwriters to navigate a constantly changing global, economic and geopolitical landscape. Areas of focus will be around designing insurance programs for the larger and more complex clients in the Canadian market. In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting and servicing an existing renewal book as well as soliciting new business opportunities.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The role will be responsible for underwriting construction and other casualty products in the General Casualty segment of the commercial casualty portfolio.
Communicate risk appetite and casualty value proposition to brokers.
Collaborate with distribution and other line(s) of business underwriters to target desirable accounts and cross selling opportunities from brokers.
Rapidly evaluate, prioritize and select submissions to be underwritten.
Negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structure with brokers and clients.
Participate in special underwriting projects as needed.
Develop strong, long-term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business.
Working with their manager, develop an individual business plan that is in line with product strategies.
Responsible for maintaining risk selection in adherence with product guidelines and for achieving rate, renewal retention and new business goals.
Ensuring all files are well documented and comply with departmental requirements.
Provide mentoring and training to less experienced underwriters.
Provide superior customer service to brokers and clients.
May require occasional travel to support broker and client relationship.

**What we are looking for**:
Minimum 5+ years of Commercial Casualty experience.
Bachelor’s degree from a college or university, preferred.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
Advanced working knowledge of underwriting casualty construction including product features, forms, regulatory requirements and risk evaluation.
Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience.
Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated and results-oriented.
Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions.
Willingness to be flexible, learn on the job, and maintain a can-do attitude.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Comfort with analytical tools and technology.
A desire to stay up to date with industry, legal & regulatory trends.
Ability to work independently to meet deadlines, as well as in a team-oriented approach to accomplish branch results.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide 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 such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

**Functional Area**:
UW - Underwriting

**Estimated Travel Percentage (%)**: Up to 25%

**Relocation Provided**: No

AIG Insurance Company of Canada



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