Underwriting Team Lead

AIG

. Underwrite property risks across the spectrum of E&S business .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeDallas • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Commercial E&S Underwriting, with a strong ability to underwrite property risks and manage a balanced portfolio. Proven leadership skills in coaching and developing underwriters while fostering collaboration and achieving production goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial E&S Underwriting ExperienceCAT Modeling KnowledgeTeam Leadership and MentoringISO Form UsagePortfolio Management

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Hard Skills

Underwriting Property RisksPrimary/Shared and Layered StructuresExcess StructuresCAT ModelingOEP/AEPTvARAALCatastrophic Technical PremiumsPortfolio ManagementProduction Goals

Soft Skills

InfluencingMotivatingDriving ResultsCollaborationCoaching

Industry Keywords

E&S BusinessWholesale Brokerage CommunityUnderwriting DisciplineHigh-Performing CultureManuscript Form Wordings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwrite property risks across the spectrum of E&S business
Provide leadership, direction, and technical guidance to the team
Maintain a balanced portfolio across primary and excess placements
Make timely underwriting decisions and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
Drive execution across the team
Partner with regional leadership and peers to shape strategy and foster a high-performing culture
Underwrite risks to maintain and profitably grow the E&S portfolio across desired business segments
Support team production goals
Collaborate with internal colleagues and maintain relationships with wholesale trading partners
Review and negotiate manuscript form wordings and coverages
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop underwriters within the zone
Assist with portfolio management, talent development, and regional business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of Commercial E&S underwriting experience
Ability to underwrite property risks across the spectrum of E&S business
Ability to underwrite 100%, primary/shared and layered, and excess structures
Established relationships within the territory's wholesale brokerage community
Prior team leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience
Demonstrated success developing underwriters and fostering collaboration
Strong knowledge and understanding of CAT modeling, including OEP/AEP, TvAR, AAL, and Catastrophic Technical Premiums (TCPs)
Clear understanding of ISO form usage
Ability to influence, motivate, and drive results across a team while balancing underwriting discipline and growth objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan
Competitive benefits through AIG’s Total Rewards Program
Benefits focused on health, wellbeing, and financial security
Professional development
Continuous learning and development
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities