Product Specialist, Excess & Surplus

About the role

What you need to know:

The Underwriter must be able to illustrate a high level of technical proficiency and underwriting acumen combined with marketing and sales skills to meet production underwriting goals while maintaining budgeted loss and expense ratios. Candidates are expected to work effectively in a team environment to develop broker and portfolio strategies in addition to working independently to manage a profitable book of new and renewal business. The Zone will rely heavily on this position to assist in guiding, mentoring and training more junior members of the team, as well as to assist in planning and budgeting, collaboration across AIG divisions and building a culture of diversity and inclusion across the team.

What we’re looking for:

• The candidate must have the ability to underwrite property risks across the spectrum of E&S Property business while helping to set direction for your team and maintaining a balanced portfolio across both primary and excess placements.
• An insurance professional with a minimum 3 years' experience in Commercial Property E&S underwriting
• Position requires ability to underwrite 100%, primary/shared and layered, and excess structures.
• A strong understanding of current market conditions, ability to quickly make decisions and turn around quotes and manage multiple prospects at one time are essential.
• Must be able to work with regional Property leadership peers in order to continue to build a nationally renowned team and culture for Lexington
• Underwrite risks to maintain and profitably grow our E&S portfolio across our desired business segments.
• Collaborate with colleagues internally and be reliably visible to our wholesale trading partners.

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.

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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