Head of Underwriting A&H - SSA

AIG

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
Main duties and responsibilities:Picture yourself building a successful career at AIG working alongside other talented, highly motivated individuals committed to reaching our goal of becoming the world’s leading insurance provider. We believe that our success depends on building a world-class team. If you would like to be a part of our team, we invite you to consider putting your talents to work with the Group Accident & Health department. 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.As a contributor at AIG, you are the one our clients and partners turn to in times of need. You act with speed, composure, compassion, and knowledge to solve problems and the work you do every day is the heart of AIG’s business.
  • Underwrite and administer a profitable portfolio of Group, Corporate, and multinational Accident, Travel, and Health businesses within AIG’s agreed business plan and underwriting guidelines.
  • Ensure adherence to underwriting authority and portfolio management of the book.
  • Work closely with the team of Underwriters in planning, monitoring, and correctively underwriting the book for profitability and in line with underwriting authority changes and any regulations.
  • Oversee the management and servicing existing renewal book and price for new business with actuarial guidance and regional escalations as necessary. Develop and grow the channel of distribution assigned to achieve both the top and bottom-line target for New Business and Renewal Business. This involves building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with and build excellent business relationships with internal stakeholders and key business partners and intermediaries through regular visitations and engagement.
  • Involved in projects / regional initiatives including product development.
  • Manage and create product training for our intermediaries to grow and generate sales activities and highlight the AIG product differentiations.
  • Be the referral point to the Underwriters and Policy Admin department to ensure the correct processing of accounts and underwriting excellence
  • Any other activities and projects delegated by management.
What we are looking for
  • Degree or Diploma in a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Group Accident & Health sales/business development/underwriting.
  • Excel knowledge is needed and be comfortable processing data.
  • Candidates with Group Accident and Health underwriting and/or product development experience will have an added advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of Group Accident & Health products and benefits.
  • Proven track record of developing new business and achieving renewal retention targets in Group Accident & Health.
  • Good communication, interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, analytical and multitasking skills.
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 mattersAt 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 worldAmerican 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 inclusionWe’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 .Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan. Specific preference will be given to people with disabilities.Functional Area: UW - UnderwritingAIG South Africa

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