Business Development Underwriter

Business Development Underwriter - Portfolio Solutions Financial Lines

Who we are

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Building on 100 years of experience, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security.

What do we do

AIG develops insurance solutions that address the exposures of companies and individuals, embodying the tradition of innovation and bringing to market groundbreaking insurance solutions for our changing world. Based in our Netherlands office located in the Rivium in Capelle aan den IJssel, you will be part of our Portfolio solutions team of currently 14 enthusiastic professionals within the Portfolio Solutions department.

About the role

As a business Development Underwriter you will play a key role within our Portfolio Solutions team. The Team focuses on expanding AIG’s presence in the SME segment by offering accessible and efficient insurance solutions through brokers and authorized agents (Volmachten).

Combining underwriting expertise with a strong commercial mindset, you will develop new Financial Lines portfolio arrangements and optimize existing ones. You will work closely with our distribution partners to identify market opportunities, strengthen relationships, and deliver profitable portfolio growth.

How you will create an impact

• Your relationships with brokers and authorized agents will be key to your success. You will need to provide excellent service through a consistent, timely, and proactive approach to underwriting. You will also aim to generate new business by expanding your broker network, attending broker events, and building new relationships across the market – in line with a sales plan established with your manager.
• Contribute and be responsible for (a part of) Portfolio Solutions growth target and provide accurate monthly management information including rationales behind submissions statistics, bind rate, average premium, and total premium.
• Continuously identify and develop best practices and procedures plus look for new ways to improve the service and product offering. And support in departmental product development efforts within the scope of AIG’s product development guidelines.
• You will be responsible for assessing new and renewal business for your respective focus area.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Underwriting experience (minimum 3 years) in Financial Lines is required.
• A good understanding of the Dutch Financial Lines marketplace as well as the authorized agents marketplace.
• Strong communication, networking and relationship building skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Customer and Sales orientated behaviours: motivated, tenacious, focused, technically skilled, proactive, and accountable.

Offer

AIG offers a competitive primary and secondary benefit package based on experience and function level accompanied with other advantages like global career opportunities and extensive training and personal development programs.

Ready to prove your potential? We would love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be the policy of American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide 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. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

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 contact us.

Functional Area:

UW - Underwriting

AIG Europe S.A. (Netherlands branch)