Underwriter - Group

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa AIG Full time

Picture yourself building a successful career at AIG working alongside other talented, highly motivated individuals committed to reaching our goal of becoming the world’s leading insurance provider. We believe that our success depends on building a world-class team. If you would like to be a part of our team, we invite you to consider putting your talents to work with the Group Accident & Health department. AIG’s underwriters develop insurance solutions that address the exposures of companies and individuals and embody AIG’s tradition of innovation, bringing to market groundbreaking insurance solutions for our changing world.

As a contributor at AIG, you are the one our clients and partners turn to in times of need. You act with speed, composure, compassion, and knowledge to solve problems and the work you do every day is the heart of AIG’s business.

Underwrite and administer a profitable portfolio of Group, Corporate, and multinational Accident, Travel, and Health businesses within AIG’s agreed business plan and underwriting guidelines.
Ensure adherence to underwriting authority and portfolio management of the book
Work closely with the Head Underwriter in planning, monitoring, and correctively underwriting the book for profitability and in line with underwriting authority changes and any regulations.
Manage and service existing renewal book and price for new business with actuarial guidance Develop and grow the channel of distribution assigned to achieve both the top and bottom-line target for New Business and Renewal Business. This involves building relationships with key external stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with and build excellent business relationships with internal stakeholders and key business partners and intermediaries through regular visitations and engagement.
Involved in projects / regional initiatives including product development
Plan and conduct product training for intermediaries to grow and generate sales activities.
Be the referral point to the Junior Underwriter and Policy Admin department to ensure the correct processing of accounts and underwriting excellence
Any other activities and projects delegated by management

What we are looking for

Degree or Diploma in a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Group Accident & Health sales/business development/underwriting.
Excel knowledge is needed and be comfortable processing data
Sound knowledge of Group Accident & Health products and benefits
Proven track record of developing new business and achieving renewal retention targets in Group Accident & Health
Good communication, interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, analytical and multitasking skills

AIG-LI

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.

**Functional Area**:
UW - Underwriting

**Estimated Travel Percentage (%)**: No Travel

**Relocation Provided**: No

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