Specialist, Underwriting Support

Company: AIG
Location: Olathe
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Do you have knowledge of commercial insurance policy forms, regulatory requirements and reinsurance structures, plus a real desire to further develop your skills and career? Are you comfortable working independently or under limited supervision? Then come and help us rethink insurance at AIG and see how far your career could take you.Rethink insurance with AIGThis is a pivotal time to join us at AIG, a leading global insurance organization built on 100 years of experience. We are reimagining how we help business 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. It's time to rethink how far your career could take you.Get to know the businessGeneral Insurance is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network.About the roleThis varied and interesting role is part of our Underwriting support career progression and offers a great opportunity to act as an individual contributor within the Underwriting Support Unit of our field operations. As well as assisting our underwriters by screening risk offerings, and with pre and post binding processes, you'll also get involved in problem solving or research projects that will make the most of your broad insurance and/or procedural knowledge.What you need to knowOther key responsibilities will include:

• Act as a first point of call for brokers, plus all Underwriting Assistants in the region
• Play your part in a range of quality control activities
• Establish effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Train and provide oversight of less experienced support staff.
• Issue policies, endorsements, and cancellations; prepare policy writing instructions and premium billings, and process individual policy filings.What we're looking forAs well as proven relevant experience and knowledge, you'll need the ability to prioritize while navigating and switching between multiple proprietary, vendor, web-based and standard computer systems. The leadership skills it takes to mentor peers in the team are important too, as is a willingness to learn from experiences and new situations, plus the ability to anticipate client (internal and external) needs and act proactively. You'll also need:
  • 3+ years of insurance experience required.
  • Knowledge of commercial insurance policy forms and regulatory requirements.
  • An in-depth understanding of coverages and program structures, as well as internal policy coding systems to ensure account completeness.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation is maintained.
  • Ideally, a bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
  • Veterans are encouraged to apply.#LI-CY-1A look at our BenefitsWe're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and military needs. For example, our "Giving Back" program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community. Our global mental health and wellness days off provide all colleagues with a paid day off to focus on their mental health and wellbeing.
    We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible colleagues to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
    American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide 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 such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusionAIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Functional Area:UW - UnderwritingEstimated Travel Percentage (%): No TravelRelocation Provided: YesAIG PC Global Services, Inc.

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