Underwriter - Environmental, Construction & Mining

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Underwriter - Environmental, Construction & Mining to play your part in that transformation. This is an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Underwriting

AIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, and Multinational Clients. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague – empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG.

How you will create an impact:

AIG is seeking a Casualty Underwriter to contribute to our industry leading 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. 

In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting and growing a profitable book of Casualty business, servicing an existing renewal portfolio, and generating new business opportunities. This role includes continuous interaction with national and regional brokers and partners, as well as collaboration with internal teams across Canada. 

You will gain exposure to a wide range of Casualty risks in the Environmental, Construction and Mining segments of our business.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, prioritize and underwrite casualty submissions within delegated authority.

• Analyze claims data and quantify loss trends to support pricing decisions.

• 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.

• Work with brokers to understand deal structures, terms, and AIG Services that best meets clients’ needs.

• Negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structure with brokers and clients.

• Develop strong, long-term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business.

• 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 corporate standards.

• Recognize and create cross-selling opportunities for other AIG General Insurance products.

• Provide superior customer service to brokers and clients.

• May require occasional travel to support broker and client relationship.

• Work with center of excellence and/or shared services on policy administration.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university, preferred.

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.

• Experience with pollution liability, general liability, environmental exposures, or mining risks is a strong asset.

• 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.

• CIP designation is considered an asset.

Ready to step up to new challenges? We would love to hear from you.

For positions based in Ontario, the base salary range is $66,800 - $83,500 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: Canada Benefits Overview

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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 inclusion

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 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 candidatecare@aig.com.  

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