Underwriter, Financial Lines & Casualty

Underwriter, Financial Lines & Casualty

• 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

• 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
• Keep 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

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

AIG is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks.