Underwriter Marine

Underwriter Marine

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.

Get to know the business

General Insurance is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network.

AIG’s underwriters develop insurance solutions that address the exposures of companies and individuals, and embody AIG’s tradition of innovation, bringing to market groundbreaking insurance solutions for our changing world. AIG’s underwriters help to find insurance solutions for risks from a range of areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients and High Net Worth individuals.

About the role

The Marine Underwriter will contribute to profitable growth and overall business results of the AIG Belgium Marine portfolio, within the France/Belgium/Luxembourg cluster. The role will be based in Brussels.

Main Responsibilities:

• Underwrite new and renewal accounts (in lead and follow capacity) within authority,
• Determine the desirability of accepting or rejecting business in line with strategy, appetite and guidelines,
• Carry out technical risk analysis,
• Price exposures in accordance with pricing tools and guidelines,
• Formulate appropriate contractual conditions and perform critical wording reviews,
• Assess international risks and design/deploy multinational programmes as applicable,
• Evaluate capacity aggregations including NatCat accumulations, taking into consideration catastrophe modelling data and analysis,
• Proactively monitor business profitability and anticipate/execute effective policy renewal negotiations,
• Collaborate with other departments (Claims, Distribution, Risk control, Operations, etc.) to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction while meeting business goals as well as governance and underwriting control objectives,
• Cultivate strong relationships with brokers, clients and other key external stakeholders,
• Identify opportunities for business development/marketing initiatives and contribute to the promotion of AIG.

Key Capabilities:

• Technical experience and data-driven analytical ability,
• Broker/client relationship management,
• Strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making aptitude,
• Robust understanding of policy administration lifecycle and data/records management,
• Regulatory and compliance awareness,
• Collaborative team player mentality,
• Proven ability to perform/thrive in a face-paced international environment.

Qualifications / Experience:

• University degree and ideally professional certification,
• Extensive experience in Marine insurance underwriting, broking or claims handling, with demonstrated competence ideally across cargo, logistics and commodities business,
• Proficient English, Dutch & French language skills. Any additional European language would be an asset.

#LI-AIG

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.

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 inclusion

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. The talent 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 [email protected].  

Functional Area:

UW - UnderwritingAIG Europe S.A. (Belgium branch)