Lead M&A Risk Underwriter

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom AIG Full time

Join AIG as a Senior M&A Underwriter

At AIG, we are transforming the way we assist our clients in managing risk. As a Senior M&A Underwriter, you will play a pivotal role in this evolution, enhancing your expertise and experience as a key member of our team.

Your Role in Underwriting

The underwriting teams at AIG are dedicated to identifying insurance solutions across various sectors, including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. We are rethinking our approach to risk management, evolving our operational model, and redefining role responsibilities and career paths. Our aim is to unlock the full potential of each team member, empowering them to grow as insurance professionals and deliver greater value to our clients and AIG.

Your Impact

  • Conduct comprehensive legal, financial, and commercial risk assessments for M&A transactions, providing tailored insurance solutions that align with client objectives.
  • Focus on underwriting corporate transaction deals of varying sizes and sectors, performing in-depth warranty and indemnity evaluations, developing new business opportunities, and nurturing relationships with brokers and clients.
  • Collaborate with the M&A team to underwrite corporate transaction risks, ensuring timely delivery of customized transaction insurance documents. Support management in executing strategies to expand the business portfolio.
  • Engage in external client meetings and legal seminars to foster relationships and propose innovative transaction insurance products.

Qualifications for Success

  • Preferred qualifications include being a UK (or Commonwealth) qualified lawyer or possessing relevant M&A transactional experience in fields such as tax or accounting.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in negotiating and managing M&A transactions.
  • Exceptional legal, technical, and business development skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities; adept at drafting legal and commercial documents.
  • Capability to negotiate with sophisticated advisors and clients.
  • Highly motivated, innovative thinker with a collaborative spirit.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with the local financial lines team.
  • Proficient in understanding and executing commercial decisions within the framework of legal risk assessment.

Benefits that Matter

At AIG, our employees are our most valuable asset. We recognize the importance of safeguarding and investing in what matters most to you. Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth, providing peace of mind for you and your family.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

AIG is dedicated to fostering a culture that respects and celebrates diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. We promote a culture of inclusion through flexible work arrangements, diversity training, cultural awareness initiatives, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). The diversity of our workforce is one of AIG's greatest strengths, and we are proud to have received recognition for our commitment to positive change.

AIG is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected category.


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