What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriter, Trade Credit position at AIG?
Trade Credit Underwriter – Los Angeles
About the role
The Underwriter manages key relationships and reviews complex transactions for key targeted Trade Credit brokers / markets / industries. This is an integral position that provides front facing external / internal marketing responsibilities as well as management of office underwriting duties and initiatives within their portfolio.
What you need to know :
- Developing strong relationships with brokers and clients to grow the Underwriter’s portfolio of trade credit business
- Underwriting large / complex with focus on middle market, new and renewal insurance submissions and negotiating policy terms and conditions
- Analyzing domestic and international corporate credits, evaluating financial information, and recommending or approving appropriate credit limits and terms
- Professionally maintaining and properly servicing an existing portfolio of trade credit insurance business
- Marketing, selling and presenting to brokers and insureds to increase submission flow
- Engaging in various underwriting and marketing projects to improve overall company results
- Training, mentoring, providing technical direction to fellow Underwriters to contribute to group revenue targets and meeting internal operations / audit directives for the division
- Meeting operating and audit guidelines and goals of senior management
- Participating in and completing special projects as required by the profit center
- Regular collaboration with AIG distribution colleagues in identifying and closing trade credit opportunities
- Some travel required
- What we’re looking for :
- Qualified candidates should have a background in credit or financial analysis and strong commercial development skills.
- 1-3 years of experience in an underwriting capacity is preferred.
- Experience in trade credit, finance, or banking preferred
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Cap IQ, Salesforce
- Strong commercial development skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in business or finance preferred
- Second language proficiency valued
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 candidatecare@aig.com .
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Functional Area : UW - Underwriting
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