Junior Underwriting Assistant

5 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom AIG Full time

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.

About the role

**What you need to know**:
This position is part of the UW support career progression and may report to a Senior Specialist, UW Support, Team Leader, or to a Team Manager, Underwriting Support. The UW Asst is an individual contributor within the Underwriting Support Unit of the product field operations. The individual is expected to actively develop their knowledge and understanding of the fundamental skills and functions of the underwriting support process, underwriting process, risk analysis, and operational drivers.

**Duties**:
This role assists the underwriters by screening risk offerings. The role also performs services including involved risk, problem-solving, or research projects requiring broad insurance and/or procedural knowledge and works under direct supervision. It may be performed in regions/territories and/or lines of business that are greater than the UA I.
Partner with regional underwriters and/or more senior UW Support employees in the end-to-end processing of new and renewal business. Evaluates new and renewal submissions against prescribed criteria to determine completeness; documents outstanding items and include in communication to an underwriter for review. Assists in the follow-up and securing of outstanding items from the broker.
Works closely with underwriters and CoE partners to develop and deliver tailored solutions.
Identify and resolve account alerts and blocks during the submission process to avoid account conflicts.
Upon underwriting instructions, forwards individual lines of business to Shared Services for rating.
Trains on and demonstrates proficiency in utilizing underwriting systems.
Perform data analytics, remodeling, when necessary, referral documentation preparation and completion, as well as form checklist and working approval. This may include (depending on LOB):
Review location data and CAT modeling results are reported accurately, as appropriate.
Analyze loss information and financial statements to facilitate quote development. Pre-populate loss rating models.
Assist with the issuance of quotes, binders, policies, endorsements, and cancellations within prescribed timelines.
Requests individual policy filings as needed.
Prepares policy writing instructions for Shared Services and premium billings.
Manages bureau crits on assigned accounts and follows up with brokers on outstanding information.
Prepare documents for reinsurance quotes for underwriting.
Complete post-issuance policy review and document all discrepancies for review with Sr. UA, Team Lead or account underwriter. As agreed, forward discrepancies to Shared Services for correction.
Track premium booking and policy issuance to ensure LOB metrics are met. Escalate to Sr. UA, Team Lead or account underwriter as needed.
Communicate account status to manager or underwriter to ensure completion of outstanding items needed to execute policy issuance and premium collection.
Maintain accurate and updated files for all accounts in accordance with internal service standards and procedures.
Attend broker or client meetings as requested by underwriting.
Consistently meet service levels agreements and metrics in terms of volume, accuracy, and quality.

**What we’re looking for**:
1-2 years of related insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent, a relevant combination of education and experience.
Prioritizing - able to navigate and switch between multiple proprietary, vendor, web-based, and standard computer systems.
Microsoft Office - proficiency in Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Learning Agility - willingness to learn from experiences and new situations.
Client Servicing - ability to anticipate client (internal and external) needs and act proactively.
Problem Solving - identify problems and solutions matched to the appropriate solutions.
Attention to Detail - demonstrate attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation is maintained.

A look at our benefits

At AIG, we have a 100-year legacy of working to make the world a better place. And that begins with our employees. We’re proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you prot

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