Head of Energy, US South - Specialty Underwriting

Location: Northern

## Head of Energy, US South Apply locations:
TX-Houston time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR2602395
** Your contribution at AIG:
** The quality of Senior Leadership is a defining factor for a company’s success. Senior Leaders are responsible for developing business strategies and/or translating those strategies into meaningful outcomes and ultimately, business results.  As a Senior Leader, you reach across geographical and functional boundaries to create alliances that further the organization’s objectives and market position. Your deep and broad industry knowledge allows you to foresee external conditions that could potentially affect AIG’s future.

** How you will make an impact
*** Manages all Divisional Underwriting for AIG’s South region, with national scope for Oil & Petrochemicals (Downstream), and North America scope for the Upstream line.  Establishes, implements, and evaluates production and profitability goals.
* Direct accountability for the business results for the South region and the Upstream line with respect to profitability, penetration and/or volume.
* Responsible for developing strategic client and broker relationships.
* Represents AIG at industry events and seeks opportunities for speaking engagements to further AIG’s reputation in the Energy and Upstream/Downstream space.
* In partnership with the Global Product Line Executives for O&P and Upstream, drive and execute the long-term business strategy for the US.
* Serve as a technical expert, exercising technical authority with regards to the Downstream and Upstream lines within NA Energy.
* Oversee multiple managers and senior underwriters; makes decisions regarding pay, performance management, development, employment, and staffing.  
** 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 thought leadership.  
** What you will need to succeed
*** Broad based insurance industry experience
* Preferred minimum of 15+ years of insurance operational management experience
* Knowledge of Energy market segmentation, portfolio management, acquisition and distribution
* Process and system skills
* Strategic orientation, managing vision and purpose, developing organizational capability
* Strong influencing and communications skills and ability to work across multiple areas of company and industries
* Change and team leadership, as well as external thought leadership  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.

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