Underwriting Manager Specialty Lines (Head of Construction)

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

AIG Insurance Company of Canada Construction unit is looking for a Senior Underwriting Specialist. The unit writes Construction risks for all occupancies across Canada and internationally for our global clients.  

How you will create an impact

• Manage and service an existing  CAR/EAR portfolio 
• Produce and underwrite new accounts through brokers Nationally
• Coverage analysis of manuscript forms with the ability to tailor them to specific client needs
• Pricing analysis using data analytics and modeling tools
• Deliver presentations and market to brokers and insureds to effectively communicate AIG’s value proposition
• Help achieve set budget targets through organic growth and new business opportunities
• Assist with budgeted profitability targets as identified by senior management
• Mentor less experienced team members in technical underwriting areas
• Maintain files, execute on strategy, understand and comply with internal guidelines, authority rules and regulations
• Be part of the peer review system, provide active feedback on portfolio analysis, market trends both domestically and globally

What you’ll need to succeed

• Advanced level understanding of the Construction market, applicable insurance products, loss trends and engineering issues of specific segments (mining, oil and gas, power/utilities)
• High level of proficiency with different pricing tools, actuarial techniques, risk selection.
• Advanced experience underwriting Construction product lines.
• Advanced negotiation skills, ability to build, maintain and expand relationship with key broker partners and clients
• Experience working with loss control engineering data
• Post-secondary education (engineering degree is a plus) OR equivalent industry training and experience. Insurance industry accreditation is desirable
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines, as well as in a team to accomplish goals
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Candidate should be results-oriented
• Strong working knowledge of the various applications in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)

Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you.

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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.

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