Senior Underwriter, Specialty Lines
Location: New York, New York | Posted: 10/17/2026
About the role
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.
AIG has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter to join our Energy and Engineered Risk Property Team focusing on property coverage for clients in the chemical and mining sector.
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. 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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite, manage and service a profitable book of business.
- Develop, manage and execute on a pipeline of new business opportunities.
- Manage existing and develop new producer and client relationships throughout the assigned territory.
- Work alongside marketing department to effectively cross-sell the company's offerings.
- Collaborate with technical specialists to identify and understand risk exposures.
- Negotiate policy terms and coverages so that coverage terms align with company directives.
- Utilize underwriter authority in accordance with corporate risk appetite and strategy.
Requirements
- 5+ years commercial insurance underwriting or operations experience.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Some knowledge of Specialty Lines of commercial insurance.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment making quick decisions and meeting deadlines.
- Outcome focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.
- Interpersonal skills with emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
Pay
For positions based in New York City, the base salary range is $70,000 - $95,000 and for positions based in Massachusetts, the base salary range is $85,000-$104,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Benefits
We're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview. 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.
Schedule
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.