Senior Underwriter, North America Fronting

About the role

The Senior Underwriter, North America Fronting position at AIG plays a pivotal role in supporting and servicing complex fronting accounts. The main focus is on verifying program structure and reinsurer details, ensuring compliance, and managing account-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Captive Solutions Fronting Team and liaise with Product pillars to verify program structure and reinsurer details.
• Collaborate with support teams such as Legal, Actuarial, Credit & Collateral Management to ensure fronting deals are fully compliant.
• Once bound, gather all necessary program details and reinsurance documentation.
• Perform sanctions and screening checks.
• Support Associate Underwriters in completing booking and coding on accounts.
• Ensure prompt and accurate cash collections and transfers to captives/reinsurers aligned with bookings.
• Resolve account-related inquiries from internal peers and/or clients/brokers within scope; escalate to leadership if needed.
• Make independent sales calls to market and cross-market products.
• Refer declined business to other AIG divisions as appropriate.
• Participate in client (internal/external) conference calls.
• Prepare for and assist in responding to all captive audits.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Excellent communication skills, articulate and personable, with the ability to interact with clients and brokers.
• Proactive, highly motivated, organized, self-sufficient, and capable of working independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills, able to meet deadlines and respond flexibly to client needs and program requirements.
• Ability to manage by influence, demonstrating strong communication, relationship management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, rapidly changing environment, capable of delivering results and collaborating with a diverse range of colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work with analytical tools, reports, and technology.
• Computer literacy required: Microsoft IT packages preferred – MS Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.

Qualifications

While not specified in the job posting, a bachelor's degree in a related field such as actuarial science, finance, or business administration is typically required. Additionally, certification in insurance underwriting may be beneficial.

Skills

• Knowledge of multiple lines of coverage and topics.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft IT packages (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).
• Ability to manage and resolve account-related inquiries.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and under minimum supervision.

Benefits

AIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, wellness, and financial security benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Continuous learning and development programs.

For positions in Boston, the base salary range is $80,000-$100,000, with eligibility for a bonus based on performance. For positions in New York, the base salary range is also $80,000-$100,000, with similar bonus eligibility.