Head of UK Cyber & Tech | London, UK

Join us as a Head of UK Cyber & Tech to take your career to the next level with a market leader. This is a unique career opportunity to join a truly global underwriting practice.

Make your mark in Underwriting

AIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, and Multinational Clients. We are reimagining how we help 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.

How you will create an impact

Reporting into the UK Head of Financial Lines, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cyber professional to lead a dynamic team at one of the largest insurers of Cyber and Tech PI. This role will be critical in continuing the growth trajectory of UK Cyber and Tech PI, playing a key part in the creation of strategic growth initiatives and ensuring profitable growth through considered development of vendor, industry group partnerships, broker and client relations.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Lead a growing team of Cyber Underwriters, providing strategic direction and people management.
• Actively supporting the team to achieve production and profit targets.
• Accountable for ensuring profitability through implementing measures and information, as well as driving process efficiency and effective use of systems and raters.
• Effectively partner with the Actuarial team to provide information that will support the Cyber team in making informed decisions.
• Generate new business by expanding AIG's broker network, attending broker events, and building new relationships across the market.
• Support and promote AIG's Multinational Value proposition.
• Ensure compliance with key regulatory and risk management responsibilities.
• Continuously driving Underwriting and Operational Excellence (AIG Strategy & Standards).
• Manage underwriting referrals within agreed Cyber decision-making standards, limitations, and underwriting authority.
• Assess the desirability of risk through analysis of financial reports and accounts (as required); engage in regular contact with brokers; thorough review of proposal; and review of claims history and general company information.
• Actively drive Broker and Client Engagement initiatives within UK Cyber.
• Continuously develop broker and client relationships in the London Market and remain up to date with market trends, new underwriting risks that we need to consider and products we can develop, change to manage the risk and grow.
• Serve as guide, thought leader and/or referral point for all Cyber Underwriters and other AIG Profit Centres.
• Setting and delivering on training and development plans for Underwriters.
• Responsible for actively developing AIG's Cyber talent pipeline and supporting timely career progression.
• Responsible for developing own succession plan.
• Work closely with marketing and communications to produce marketing and communications materials to update clients and brokers regarding trends or new products and services developments.
• Drive product innovation and constantly evolving coverage and services offered.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proven Cyber underwriting experience is essential.
• Experience of leading and developing high-performing underwriting teams.
• Proven ability to present and sell Cyber products to clients.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, organise work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyse financial statements.
• Ability to network and build relationships.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

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 inclusion

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 learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent 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 candidatecare@aig.com.