Underwriter, Financial Lines

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At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Underwriter to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

**Make your mark in Financial Lines and Casualty**

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**

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.

Key accountabilities will include but not limited to:

- Underwriting across Financial Lines and Casualty products, both for renewal and new business within authorities granted and in accordance with profit centre guidelines.
- Establish/Maintain strong customer/industry relationships including:
- Broker relationships with indigenous and international broking firms.
- Assisting with the roll out of new products and initiatives.
- Service clients and brokers across New Zealand.
- Undertake presentation to clients and/or brokers where required, including product specific training and pitching for business.
- Attain appropriate levels of expertise in all product lines including changes and developments.
- Seek opportunities to improve synergies and participate in cross-sell initiatives within the Profit Centre and with other Profit Centers
- Keep up to date of market changes and trends

**What you’ll need to succeed**
- Possess recognized insurance qualification and/or relevant tertiary degree from a recognized institution.
- Some experience in Financial Lines and Casualty underwriting.
- Has a well-rounded business background with experience in multiple functions (e.g., underwriting, marketing, operations, finance)
- Risk assessment including new business reinsurance negotiations and developing renewal retention strategies.
- Understands complex concepts; is analytical
- Possess broad perspective on organization businesses and practices
- Possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Understands how decisions impact the various parts of organization
- Understands what drives the bottom line; has strong financial/quantitative capabilities.
- Uses technology as a strategic lever; understands technological trends that impact the way organization does business.
- Uses understanding of product development, targeted marketing and channels of distribution to add to top line growth
- Keeps up to date on external issues affecting his/her function and the organization (e.g. political and legislative trends, where the business is headed, the industry and the competition

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

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 goa