Aerospace Senior Specialist, Underwriting Support

1 week ago


Chicago, United States American International Group Full time
This position reports to the Aerospace N. America Operations Manager. The Senior Specialist is an individual contributor within the Underwriting Support Unit of the unit's field operations. The role is responsible for performing tasks that directly support the underwriting team. As the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts, the Senior Specialist will perform front end activities throughout the life cycle of renewal and prospect accounts from submission to bind. They will operate with a high degree of independence from the underwriter except in circumstances where underwriting authority is required. This role will possess a mastery of commercial Casualty insurance knowledge related to LOB portfolio.

In addition to the traditional Underwriting Assistant and Sr. Underwriting Assistant duties (see descriptions below), the Senior Specialist will:
  • Work independently on the largest and most complex accounts with limited direction from the underwriters, team lead, and/or underwriting managers.
  • Reviews and analyzes the most complex premium allocations from clients and brokers and responds to all queries related to regulatory compliance, structure, fees, and progress execution.
  • Develop skills, knowledge, and competencies of the underwriting assistants through coaching and providing feedback in cooperation with the team leader and/or underwriting manager.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert for the company and departmental projects or initiatives.
  • Participates and/or leads underwriting project teams, providing progress summaries and updates to the leadership team.
  • Participates in user acceptance testing and other special projects as needed, applying their expert understanding of systems, tools, and processes.
  • Works with the underwriting assistants to resolve data quality errors.
  • Provides ongoing training to the UA's through 1-1 and group sessions in cooperation with Team Lead and/or manager.
Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of related Commercial Insurance experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of commercial insurance policy forms and regulatory requirements.
  • Advanced knowledge of reinsurance structures.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS office applications and Adobe Standard required.
  • Appropriate combination of commercial insurance rating, coding, and underwriting assistant skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of AIG's insurance operating systems which are used to rate, code, track and/or issue insurance policies.
  • Proactive, independent work ethic with strong time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to multitask and work under limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated excellent marketing, influencing, negotiating, and communication skills in dealing with C-suite leaders.
  • Prioritizing - able to navigate and switch between multiple proprietary, vendor, web-based, and standard computer systems.
  • Microsoft Office - proficiency in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
  • Learning Agility - willingness to learn from experiences and new situations.
  • Client Servicing - ability to anticipate client (internal and external) needs and act proactively.
  • Problem Solving - identify problems and solutions matched to the appropriate solutions.
  • Attention to Detail - demonstrate attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation is maintained.
  • Leadership Skills - the ability to mentor peers in the team


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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.

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 belonging

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 our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity 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 [redacted].

Functional Area:

UW - Underwriting

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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