Job Description

Canada Technical Leader, Commercial Property
AIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model, and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague - empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG.
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Property for Canada this role is key in the design and implementation of the underwriting strategy for Commercial Property. As part of the product leadership team you will have responsibility for the overall growth and profitability of the. In addition, the position is responsible for contributing to developing a team of highly accomplished, driven colleagues.
How you will create an impact

• Support the Head of Commercial Property in managing the Commercial Property P&L for Canada
• Responsible for the highest-level day-to-day referrals/approvals within Canada' Commercial Property.
• Development and successful execution of key initiatives for the Commercial Property portfolio.
• Support, direct and control strategic, financial, and operating plans within the scope of your practice to ensure Canada achieves its new business growth strategies as set by the overall corporate business plan; and inform and choreograph implementation of key objectives/initiatives.
• Monitor the competitive environment to identify business threats and opportunities and develop business plans to address them.
• Drive consistent distribution and underwriting best practices and guidelines to ensure rating and pricing adequacy of the business.
• Ensure effective utilization of detailed monitoring standards including quality reviews to assess underwriting results and loss ratios down to the account level.
• Mentor Underwriters to develop and implement business strategies with local insights.
• Partner closely with General Insurance product leaders, to enhance and integrate all complimentary product offerings.
• Co-create business strategy within global framework, focusing on risk appetite that impacts profitability and effectively manages risk.
• Oversee decisions regarding pricing strategies, resource allocations and talent assessments.
• Support the alignment between the underwriting platform and CUO, Distribution, Claims, Actuarial, Finance and other functions to achieve product and company goals.
• Monitor monthly KPI's on Retail Property's UW Scorecard

What you'll need to succeed
Leadership Skills

• Strategic orientation, managing vision and purpose, developing organizational capability.
• Talent assessment and development for bench strength and succession planning.
• Proven collaborative leadership skills.
• Strong influencing and communications skills and ability to work across multiple areas of company and industries.
• Change management and team leadership.
• External and internal thought leadership.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of large commercial property insurance experience with an emphasis on engineered risk. Oversight of products and geographies, as well as at least 10 years of staff management experience is preferred.
• Proven strategic leadership skills in developing vision and purpose, driving for results and leading effective teams.
• Knowledge of market segmentation, portfolio management, acquisition, and distribution.
• Demonstrated excellent marketing, influencing, negotiating and communication skills.
• Proven insurance business development background.
• Established strong relationships with customers and intermediaries.
• Demonstrated business savvy, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Ready to prove your potential? We would love to hear from you.
AIG Canada is proud to be named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for the seventh year in a row. This award demonstrates AIG's commitment to outstanding human resources initiatives and fostering a forward-thinking workplace.
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.
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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 matters
At 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 world
American 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 inclusion
We'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.
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Functional Area: UW - Underwriting
AIG Insurance Company of Canada

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