Underwriting Specialist

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Underwriting Specialist 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 Lexington Property Underwriting AIG's Lexington Insurance Company is the leading US‑based surplus lines insurer. For over 50 years, it has provided flexible solutions to companies and organizations of all sizes — from Fortune 100 corporations to small and middle market entities. Lexington is renowned for its ability to help brokers find solutions to the most challenging insurance needs of their clients. Drawing on their entrepreneurial spirit, colleagues are encouraged each day to rise to challenges and embrace opportunities to make a difference. How you will create an impact The Senior Underwriting Specialist, Property (E&S) is responsible for leading and overseeing Property underwriting within an assigned Zone, with accountability for portfolio profitability, underwriting quality, talent development, and execution of strategic initiatives. This role has a strong strategic leadership component, including development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of underwriting strategies and guidelines across pricing, appetite, capacity deployment, marketing, staffing, renewals, and budgeting. The Underwriting Manager provides referral authority for the most complex Property risks and partners closely with the Head of Property for the Zone to drive consistent underwriting discipline, profitable growth, and a strong, inclusive team culture. This role plays a key leadership position across Lexington and collaborates extensively with Distribution, other lines of business, and regional leadership. Lead and manage all Property E&S underwriting within the assigned Zone, including referral decisions for the most complex and high‑severity risks. Set underwriting direction and ensure consistent execution of underwriting strategies, guidelines, appetite, pricing, and portfolio management objectives. Oversee portfolio performance to achieve production goals while maintaining budgeted loss and expense ratios. Assign, manage, and prioritize the work of a team of Property underwriters; provide clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback. Serve as a senior technical and leadership resource, mentoring and developing underwriters with a focus on underwriting acumen, judgment, and career progression. Partner with Distribution, brokers, and internal stakeholders to develop and execute broker engagement, production, and portfolio strategies. Collaborate across AIG divisions and lines of business to support cross‑selling opportunities and enterprise alignment. Monitor underwriting quality and adherence to guidelines through reports, audits, and ongoing oversight of the assigned book of business. Maintain a strong understanding of market conditions, emerging risks, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions. Support planning and budgeting activities, including staffing, production targets, and expense management. Drive a culture of inclusion, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Zone. What we're looking for 10+ years of Commercial Property E&S underwriting experience, including significant leadership or people‑management responsibility. Expert technical Property underwriting knowledge across a broad spectrum of E&S risks, including primary, shared, layered, and excess placements. Proven ability to set underwriting direction, manage a balanced portfolio, and exercise sound judgment on complex risks. Demonstrated strategic leadership skills, including portfolio management, market segmentation, and business planning. Established relationships with brokers and distribution partners and a strong external market presence. Experience mentoring and developing underwriting talent, including succession planning and bench strength development. Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate performance, manage competing priorities, and make timely decisions in a fast‑paced environment. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to partner effectively across regions, divisions, and functions. Commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing underwriting organization. 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. 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. AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Functional Area: UW - Underwriting Lexington Specialty Insurance Agency, Inc. Requisition #: JR2601842 #J-18808-Ljbffr