Underwriter, Political Risk

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an 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.

Make Your Mark In Talbot

With offices in the U.S., London and Asia Pacific, Talbot is the managing agent of Syndicate 1183 at Lloyd’s. Syndicate 1183 underwrites a number of classes of business including war and terrorism, energy, marine, financial lines, cyber, transport, political risk, crisis management, kidnap & ransom, contingency, property and treaty reinsurance. Through its expert team of underwriters and a balanced, geographically-diverse portfolio of business, Talbot has earned a reputation as an industry-leading insurance and reinsurance specialist.

How You Will Create An Impact​

• To underwrite risks in accordance with Talbot’s underwriting philosophy and within own authority limits.

• To assist the Political  Risk Class Underwriter/ Senior Class Underwriter/ Global Practice Leader/ Head of Division in delivering strategy and business plans.

• To assist in managing the overall Political Risk portfolio.

• Establishment and maintenance of strong customer/industry relationships including:

  • Broker relationships at all levels of wholesale, local and international broking firms

  • Direct relationships with clients where necessary to support the local business teams

• To act in accordance with all regulatory standards and principles at all times.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Experience of Lloyd’s market as Underwriter or Broker is essential, some industry relevant experience is desired

• Strong Political Risk and Structured Credit product knowledge with understanding of pricing and policy wordings

• Passed the Chartered Financial Analyst level 1 is desired

• Strong team working approach and able to operate independently with little direction or guidance

• Good verbal, written and professional presence and ability to communicate at all levels with good negotiation skills

• Assertive with a positive “can-do” approach

Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you.

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.

AIG provides 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.

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