AIG Hiring for Senior Property Underwriter – AIG MEA Ltd Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Description

1. Job Purpose

To effectively manage, coordinate, lead and execute Commercial Property marketing, sales and management strategies. Responsible for the profitable generation of growth through renewal and business production of Property for Middle East and North Africa through Brokers, Ceding Companies and Business Development Managers.

2. Minimum Qualifications/Education/Experience/knowledge
Qualifications and Education: Minimum of bachelors’ degree in Engineering, business, marketing, communications or a related subject
Experience: Field territory management experience related to the insurance industry. Has experienced and managed / supervised other employees.
Training: Has completed leadership, assertiveness and negotiation skills training.
Knowledge: Has a thorough knowledge of the Property industry. Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook.

3. Job Accountabilities
Ø Directly supervises the Reinsurance for Commercial Property in the Middle East and North Africa
Ø Responsible for all underwriters under Commercial Property Department – Middle East and North Africa
Ø Maintains an in-depth understanding of a rapidly changing P&C market and initiates leading-edge recommendations for products and services that best meet and anticipate the needs of the market as well as compiles competitor information to assist the territorial analysis
Ø Initiates and leads all strategic marketing and sales initiatives
Ø Responsible for sales, marketing and product education to all underwriters, business development managers and brokers
Ø Maintains an acceptable balance between potentially conflicting sales goals and profit
Ø Develops annual individual performance standards for all Commercial Property personnel monitoring quarterly results and providing specific and timely feedback using the KPI process
Ø Conducts mid-term / annual performance review for all underwriters meeting HR department’s guidelines
Ø Responsible for the underwriters training, education and development
Ø Conducts regular visits to all brokers and ceding companies across the Middle East and North Africa

4. Communication and Working Relationships
Internal
Ø Collaborates with other peer managers within Product / Commercial Lines
Ø Develops strong interpersonal relationships with assigned countries and their employees
External
Ø Establish key external contacts within the region for the purpose of advancement of AIG products and services

5. Key Competencies
Ø Demonstrate a historical employment track record of profitable growth through the development and execution of production strategies.
Ø Demonstrate business management skills in planning, organizational ability, decision-making, and experienced in motivating peers and subordinates.
Ø Proven ability to develop and manage successful producer relationships.
Ø Integrity, image, communication skills, interpersonal skills at an established high professional level.
Ø Provides leadership, support and guidance to the team. Ensures the team complies with the goals, objectives and standards of the organization in order to meet customer satisfaction and deadlines.

We’re proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most – your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and military needs. For example, our “Giving Back” program allows you to take up to 24 hours a year to volunteer in your community. Our global mental health and wellness days off provide all colleagues with a paid day off to focus on their mental health and wellbeing.

We also believe in fostering our colleagues’ development and offer a range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible colleagues to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. 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 such as sexual orientation. 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.

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