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AIG

Global insurer underwriting policies and investments

Assistant Director - General Insurance US Controllership

Full-TimePosted on 2/21/2026
$160k - $195k/yr+ Bonus
Expert
Bachelor's
Wilton, CT, USA+2 moreMore locations: New York, NY, USA | Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA
In PersonIn-office role; primary work in NY, CT, or NJ offices.
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA preferred
  • 15+ years of relevant professional experience, particularly leading teams in a controller capacity for a public Property and Casualty insurance company
  • Strong technical accounting experience with Property and Casualty insurance companies, including US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and National Association of Insurance Commissioners Stat, possessing a comprehensive understanding of inter-relationships between balance sheet and income statement
  • Industry business acumen along with a clear understanding and awareness of global macroeconomic and other relevant factors impacting the business that manifest in financial results
  • Systems-technical acumen, able to quickly grasp management reporting structures, understand a newly transformed finance architecture and financial reporting platform, and determine how to extract maximum value in execution of the financial close
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals across Finance and operational disciplines towards a common purpose; commercially oriented, carrying credibility with a business unit and segment Chief Financial Officer organization
  • Experience leading teams in a dynamic, transformational environment, where change is embraced and viewed as an opportunity to drive process improvement
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation development and delivery to internal/external boards and executive management
  • Demonstrated past success at creating or significantly upgrading the function and instilling a culture of continuous process improvement
Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end legal entity financial close of multiple US legal entities and provide ongoing review and oversight of Controllership to ensure accuracy of financial statements and related disclosures (transaction processing, accruals, reconciliations, financial reporting)
  • Review significant accounting judgments produced by the Controllership; coordinate with various disciplines, including Insurance, Actuarial and Reinsurance accounting, to understand and validate appropriateness of other critical accounting estimates within results that have relevance to the legal entities
  • Develop and then deploy an advanced knowledge of AIG’s reporting systems to respond quickly to ad hoc requests for analysis from senior management; think critically about how to anticipate future requests and industrialize process to support efficient delivery
  • Preparation of decks, exhibits and supporting materials on a quarterly basis
  • Support, contribute and/or lead projects and workstreams associated with significant transactions and ad hoc activities, such as acquisitions, re-segmentations, capital transactions, etc.
  • Ongoing partnership with Finance Operations teams to develop and drive enhancements to systems and reporting tools that promote efficiency in the close, global consistency in accounting and timely/robust analysis of outputs
  • Ensure timely and effective execution of all relevant internal controls supporting the legal entity financials, including systems and data governance, transactional controls, key reconciliations and analytical reviews
  • Mentor staff and support long term, strategic career development opportunities for the team
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability to self and team

About the company

AIG is a global insurer offering life, retirement, and commercial insurance for individuals and businesses. Customers pay premiums in exchange for coverage; AIG underwrites policies, pays claims, and invests premium income to earn returns, with a focus on risk assessment and data security. It stands out with a broad global presence and a diversified portfolio that includes Corebridge Financial, a subsidiary focused on retirement planning. Its goal is to help clients manage risk, protect assets, and achieve long-term financial security through comprehensive insurance and retirement solutions.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 underwriting income rose 10% to $686 million despite softer revenue.
  • AIG returned $904 million in Q2 2026, including $641 million in buybacks.
  • August 6, 2026 dividend rose to $0.50; book value reached $77.39.

What critics are saying

  • Cantor Fitzgerald warned in July 2026 that commercial pricing softened after seven strong years.
  • AIG’s large-account commercial book faces margin pressure as competitors chase accounts.
  • A major catastrophe or reserve shock can erase equity and constrain capital returns within one quarter.

What makes AIG unique

  • AIG’s property-and-casualty pivot finished with Corebridge exit on May 7, 2026.
  • Eric Andersen and Peter Zaffino preserved continuity through the June 1, 2026 handoff.
  • AIG’s Parametric Cloud Outage Solution with Parametrix launched August 13, 2026.

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Benefits

Health, dental, & vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k)

PTO

Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account

Company News

Kalkine Media
Sep 25th, 2026
AIG closes $1.3B dual-tranche euro senior note offering with 2031 and 2036 maturities

American International Group has completed a €1.125 billion euro-denominated senior note offering in two tranches. The company issued €625 million in 4.250% notes due 2031 and €500 million in 4.750% notes due 2036, both closing on 24 September 2026. The underwriting agreement, executed on 15 September, included Deutsche Bank AG London Branch, J.P. Morgan Securities, BNP Paribas, and Citigroup Global Markets as lead underwriters. The Bank of New York Mellon serves as trustee for both tranches. Sullivan & Cromwell provided a legal opinion confirming the validity of the notes. AIG filed the details with the SEC in a Form 8-K on 24 September.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 8th, 2026
Big Short' investor Steve Eisman backs AIG as analyst calls insurer 'really, really cheap

Steve Eisman, the investor known from "The Big Short", has disclosed that he owns shares in American International Group. His comments came during a podcast discussion with Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ryan Tunis, who rates AIG as "really, really cheap". Tunis upgraded AIG to Overweight in July with a price target of $92, later trimmed to $90. This implies approximately 18% upside from the stock's recent $76.21 close, near its book value of $77.39 per share. The analyst highlighted AIG's restructuring efforts and improved underwriting operations. The insurer reported $686 million in second-quarter underwriting income, up 10% year-on-year. However, Tunis cautioned that the commercial insurance market is softening after seven years of strong pricing power. He noted that AIG's heavy exposure to large corporate accounts could face pressure as competitors chase business on price.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 16th, 2026
AIG launches parametric cyber cover for US cloud outage risks with Parametrix

American International Group has launched a parametric cloud outage cyber insurance product for US clients, developed with Parametrix. The solution covers business interruption risks from third-party cloud and software service provider outages. Claims are based on predefined outage triggers and external monitoring data, designed to accelerate the claims process. The product targets US businesses heavily reliant on cloud infrastructure and software platforms. AIG, a US insurance company with a market capitalisation of approximately $39.8 billion, aims to compete for larger cyber and professional liability programmes where cloud downtime recovery is crucial. The launch aligns with the company's focus on digitalisation and specialised products. Investors should monitor upcoming quarterly disclosures for cyber or parametric premium volumes and client uptake commentary to assess the product's market traction.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 12th, 2026
AIG Q2 revenue misses forecasts at $7.11B despite profit beat

AIG reported second-quarter revenue of $7.11 billion, missing analyst estimates of $7.27 billion despite 3.9% year-on-year growth. However, the insurance giant's non-GAAP earnings per share of $2 beat expectations by 3.7%. The revenue shortfall stemmed from deliberate contraction in North American property portfolios as management prioritised risk-adjusted returns amid increasing market competition. CEO Eric Andersen highlighted strong performance in accident and health products and high net worth personal lines. AIG is deploying artificial intelligence platforms to improve underwriting and claims processing whilst targeting expense ratio reductions below 30% by 2027. The company announced an acquisition of Everest Insurance's Colombia operations to expand in Latin American markets. Management maintains focus on balancing growth with profitability through disciplined underwriting and selective portfolio expansion.

Yahoo Finance
May 26th, 2026
AIG shares slip 9% YTD despite generating $3.2B net income, trading 10.9% below fair value

American International Group (AIG) shares currently trade at $77.05, down 9% year to date despite rising 3% over the past month. The stock has delivered a 50.4% total shareholder return over three years. The most popular valuation narrative suggests AIG is 10.9% undervalued, with a fair value of $86.45. This assessment relies on the company's digitalisation and artificial intelligence initiatives across underwriting and claims, which could enhance operational efficiency and margins. AIG generated $26.7 billion in revenue and $3.2 billion in net income. However, the stock trades at 12.9 times earnings, above both the US insurance industry average of 11.3 times and its own fair ratio of 12.7 times. Key risks include climate exposure and claims inflation potentially pressuring margins.

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