Regional Senior Underwriter, A&H EMEA

Company: American International Group
Location: Paris
Posted on: November 17, 2021

Job Description:

Regional Senior Underwriter, A&H EMEA Location: This role can be based anywhere within EMEA region depending on where the applicant is located. Report to Regional Underwriting Manager of A&H, EMEA Role description: This position will support development and monitoring of A&H EMEA UW strategy, will be responsible for driving high-performance within the A&H profit centres playing a key role in the delivery of the Regional A&H strategy. Reporting to the A&H Regional Underwriting Manager -EMEA, you will work with an experienced team to help drive profitability and growth. Responsibilities include delivering on underwriting strategic objectives including overseeing adherence to pricing guardrails. In addition, the role will play an important role to build, drive and implement the A&H business of tomorrow supporting country PD and governance according to global guideline. Proficient understanding of the A&H business model E2E, group and individual product suite, underwriting methodology, and the risks we assume * Coordinate underwriting excellence across the A&H product line, by establishing and ensuring adherence to risk appetite, line setting, standards and guidelines, and ensure rating and pricing adequacy. * Ensure business written within the A&H profit centre is in line Insurance risk policy * Ensure an appropriate pricing strategy is set within the A&H profit centre * Ensure that accurate and timely management information is produced for senior management * Review and support the implementation of regional underwriting guidelines to set out how strategic objectives are to be executed within the A&H profit centre * Implement appropriate delegations of underwriting authority, and to ensure these are documented, communicated and adherence to these is monitored * Act as referral point for Country Lead Underwriters and prepare Home office referrals * Oversight of contractual documentation including policy wording sign-off * Manage and monitor multinational business, building successful partnerships and unlock opportunities across the Region * Provide comment and analysis on financial metrics reporting as produced by A&H profit centers * Support administration of reinsurance treaties are in place and to put in place facultative and local treaty reinsurance where required to meet strategic objectives of the A&H profit centre * Ensure that adequate documentation is maintained to meet internal quality control and external regulatory and legal needs * Demonstrate understanding of regulatory and compliance processes and actively participate in relevant governance committees * Drive collaborative behaviour across the wider business Job Skills: * Strong execution and results orientation * Continuous seeking knowledge and improvements in the underwriting practice * Proven ability to motivate, train and gain commitment from colleagues * Strong communication skills. Able to navigate a complex matrixes organization, influence stakeholders and affect outcomes * Proven ability to manage a broad range of stakeholders * Highly collaborative approach across functions and geographies * Ability to manage and influence in a matrix structure and across a wide geography * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team Technical Skills and Expertise: * At least seerval years insurance underwriting experience, including oversight over multiple products, channels and geographies * Deep expertise in A&H, expert technical underwriting background * Broad and extensive A&H underwriting exposure * Reinsurance experience * Strong understanding of aggregation monitoring * Strong analysis skills with proven ability of managing complex data to make sound commercial decisions * Knowledge of market segmentation, portfolio management, acquisition and distribution * Demonstrated business savvy, analytical and quantitative skills It has been and will continue to be the policy of American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. 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. To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion Functional Area: UW - Underwriting Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25% Relocation Provided: No AIG Europe S.A.

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