Senior Class Underwriter, Political Risk

At Talbot and AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Class Underwriter - Political Risk to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team

Talbot operates within the Lloyd's Insurance Market through Syndicate 1183, Syndicate 2019, Syndicate 2478 and Syndicate 2479.

Part of AIG since 2018, Talbot is committed to working with brokers and clients to deliver industry leading solutions. It is headquartered in London with in New York and Singapore with more than 350 employees.

With an expert team of highly skilled and experienced underwriters and a balanced, geographically diverse portfolio of business, Talbot has earned a reputation as an industry leading insurance and reinsurance specialist.

Talbot writes a diversified portfolio including Crisis Management, Energy, Financial Lines, Marine, Political Risk, Property, Transport and Terrorism. Drawing on our deep industry expertise, Talbot develops tailored insurance solutions that address clients' evolving and often unique needs.

As a Senior Class Underwriter you will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the team and wider portfolio.

• Contribute as a senior member of the team to meeting the Business Plan.
• Assist with growth initiatives via development of new business, new products/sub-products, or new distribution initiatives.
• Assist in the reinsurance purchasing strategy for Political Risk and attend meetings with reinsurers if required.
• Comply with the terms of personal underwriting authority.
• Communicate Talbot’s underwriting appetite to brokers and clients
• Participate in collaboration initiatives with AIG colleagues
• Leverage broker/client relationships to ensure Talbot sees all business that fits within underwriting appetite
• Ensure that Political Risk business is conducted, processed, and administered in accordance with the prevailing applicable policies, procedures and agreed service levels.
• Meet annual CPD and training requirements in a timely manner
• Assist with career development and progression of more junior team members.
• Act in accordance with all regulatory standards and principles at all times
• Provide information and assistance as needed to ensure that other syndicate staff can carry out their responsibilities.

• Extensive London Market experience critical
• Detailed knowledge of Political Risk products (Contract Frustration, Credit & PR)
• Chartered Insurance Institute (Advanced Diploma) and/or degree preferred
• Educated to degree level preferred.
• Strong broker relationships
• Willingness to travel

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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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