Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto

Who we are

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and manage risks.

We’re also committed to making a positive difference for our colleagues and in the communities where we work and live. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.

Get to know the business

General Insurance is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network.

About the role

AIG has an opportunity for a
Senior Auto Underwriter
role supporting the multinational division. The role has underwriting authority to handle a variety of risks including large and more complex risks. The role will be responsible for underwriting Canadian Auto products including Owned Auto (Fleet/Non-Fleet), Garage, Non-owned Auto and Lessor’s Contingent coverage for guaranteed cost as well as loss sensitive programs structures.

As an influencer at AIG, people come to you as a “go-to” source for help and support because of your deep knowledge and expertise. As a more experienced team member, you are capable of driving continual improvement and impacting the way that things get done. Because of your influence, whether direct or indirect, we are able to deliver powerful outcomes for our clients.

What you need to know:

• Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions
• Provide superior customer service to AIG offices, brokers, and clients
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  What we are looking for:
  

  • Minimum 5 years of Commercial Insurance Company, Agency, or Brokerage experience
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships
  • Advanced working knowledge of Auto coverage in Canada including product features, forms, regulatory environments, and risks
  • Very strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with Foreign AIG offices
  • 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
  • Comfort with analytical tools and technology
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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.

    To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

    AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected].   Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

    Functional Area:

    UW - Underwriting
    Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%
    Relocation Provided: No
    AIG Insurance Company of Canada
  • Comfort with analytical tools and technology
  • Engage with the MN Issuing Office to communicate risk appetite in relation to Auto coverage
  • Responsible for analyzing the risk and ensuring compliance with Casualty underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of Commercial Insurance Company, Agency, or Brokerage experience
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
  • Underwrite Canadian Auto policies in support of larger Controlled Master Programs (CMP)
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships
  • Willingness to be flexible, learn on the job, and maintain a can-do attitude
  • Very strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with Foreign AIG offices
  • Highly motivated and results oriented
  • Processing the pricing of mid-term adjustments / cancellations where required and respond to queries around the pricing of risk
  • Develop strong, long-term relationships with Foreign AIG Offices to profitably grow a book of business.      
  • Advanced working knowledge of Auto coverage in Canada including product features, forms, regulatory environments, and risks
  • Negotiate Canadian underlying pricing and deal structure, in conjunction with the Canadian Issuing Office, with Foreign AIG Offices in order to profitably grow the Producing Office’s book of business
  • Participate in special underwriting projects as needed
  • 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. To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected] .   Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Functional Area: UW - Underwriting Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25% Relocation Provided: No AIG Insurance Company of Canada
  • Rapidly evaluate Canadian submissions received from Foreign AIG Offices in order to assess rating and pricing requirements
  • Provide mentoring and training to less experience underwriters