Team Leader, Senior Specialist - Cyber and Technology

Join us as a Team Leader, Senior Specialist Underwriter 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 Cyber & Technology, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cyber professional to join a dynamic department at one of the largest insurers of Cyber Liability and Technology Professional Indemnity. 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 broker and client relations. You will be responsible for handling a portfolio of AIG’s most complex accounts, including captive and multinational solutions, as well as managing a team of Senior Underwriters and Underwriters reporting to you. The successful applicant will join our global cyber community of practice (COP) to shape the training and ongoing education of our global underwriting teams. You will also participate in government, regulatory and insurance market committees in support of the product head and be prepared to represent the company in any key client and broker meetings.

• Develop strategies alongside the product head to build profitable growth to the UK Cyber and Tech PI portfolios.
• Act as referral point in accordance with product governance.
• Work with supporting areas to control and measure facilities and take action when needed.
• Support and drive Broker Management initiatives.
• Support the team’s production by delivering timely product changes/upgrades to keep pace with market needs and trends.
• Drive research and development, working alongside claims to make sure products launched are the result of market needs and company appetite.
• Play a key role in product innovation and constantly evolve coverage and services offered.
• Work on the necessary changes to proposal forms and information requirements from clients that help underwriters to better assess the risk while minimizing the burden for the clients.
• Work closely with marketing and communications to produce materials to update our clients and brokers regarding our underwriting appetite, risk trends or new products and service developments.
• Collaborate with the other product lines and regional heads to replicate best practices and cross sell opportunities, leveraging broader company relationships.
• Drive a thought leadership framework for both internal and external use anchored in claims activity and emerging trends.
• Oversee compliance/progress of underwriting training and coordinating underwriting authorities.
• Provide oversight and tracking of quarterly peer reviews for UK cyber.
• Coordinate Underwriting Rules with UK head of Cyber and Cyber Global product team and the global product team.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A demonstrable track record and experience in Cyber and Technology Underwriting, Broking or Claims.
• Experience of multinational and captive solutions would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of preventative cyber risk management, to maximise the value of AIG’s Cyber Loss Control services.
• A good understanding of the Cyber and Tech business model, underwriting methodology and the risks we assume.
• High level of business acumen, problem-solving skills, as well as dealing with ambiguity.
• Program Management and Governance experience.
• Knowledge of market segmentation, portfolio management, acquisition, and multiple distribution systems.
• Analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent leadership, presentation, prioritisation, communication and time management skills.

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 honoured 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, colour, 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.