Underwriting Manager

About the role

The Underwriting Manager, 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.

How you will create an impact:

• 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.

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.

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 candidatecare@aig.com.  

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