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Underwriting Specialist roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 and EB-3, with employers filing PERM labor certification through the DOL before petitioning USCIS. Insurance and financial services firms with recurring actuarial and risk-assessment hiring pipelines are your strongest targets for permanent residency sponsorship.
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INTRODUCTION
AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model, and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague – empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This level underwriter typically handles accounts/clients that are most complex. Has a greater underwriting authority and handles larger accounts and/or more complex risks than the Senior Underwriter.
- The role will be responsible for underwriting an Excess Casualty portfolio
- Develops and manages underwriting strategies for both renewals and prospects within his/her portfolio of accounts. This includes knowledge of the current market penetration of NA Casualty products and the development of specific plans to increase portfolio share.
- Develops and implements negotiation strategies. Makes independent sales calls to market and cross-market products. Identifies target markets, designs and implements strategies for lead development and builds prospect lists.
- Provides technical direction to management, less senior specialists, producers, and claims adjusting personnel.
- Communicate risk appetite and NA Casualty Value Proposition to brokers.
- Collaborate with Distribution, Territory Managers, and other line(s) of business underwriters to target desirable accounts and cross selling opportunities from brokers.
- Rapidly evaluate, prioritize and select submissions to be underwritten.
- Recognize and create cross sell opportunities for other Commercial products.
- Work with broker to understand the deal structure, terms, and AIG Services that best meets clients’ needs.
- May review, evaluate and make recommendations to underwriting guidelines.
- May direct or conduct internal underwriting audits.
- Negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structure with brokers and clients.
- Participate in special underwriting projects as needed.
- Develop strong, long term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business.
- Will identify cross selling opportunities.
- Provide superior customer service to brokers and clients.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years of Commercial Insurance Company, Agency or Brokerage experience.
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
- Advanced working knowledge of the NA Casualty lines of business including product features, forms, regulatory environments and risks etc. (i.e. Environmental, Excess or Primary Casualty, NA Auto, WC, AL, GL, DBA, Foreign Casualty)
- Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience.
- Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated and results-oriented.
- Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions.
- Willingness to be flexible, learn on the job, and maintain a can-do attitude.
- Expert with underwriting analytical tools and technology.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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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Verify your degree aligns with PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires the employer to define a minimum qualification tied to the role. For Underwriting Specialists, a bachelor's degree in finance, business, actuarial science, or a closely related field typically satisfies EB-3 requirements. Confirm your credential matches before applying.
Target insurers with established PERM filing pipelines
Large commercial and specialty insurers file PERM applications regularly for underwriting roles. Look for firms with dedicated immigration counsel and structured sponsorship programs, which signals an existing internal process rather than a one-off commitment negotiated from scratch.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green-card-sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for underwriting roles wastes time on employers who have never filed a PERM application. Migrate Mate filters jobs by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you target only employers with a documented track record of sponsoring underwriting positions.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC prevailing wage levels
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your underwriting job zone and location before certifying PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check whether your offer meets Level II or Level III thresholds, which affects both PERM approval and EB-2 eligibility.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing once eligible
If a visa number is immediately available for your country of birth under EB-3, your employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition and your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously. This cuts months off your overall green card timeline compared to filing sequentially.
Document specialized underwriting credentials before the I-140 stage
Designations like CPCU, ARe, or AU strengthen an EB-2 petition by demonstrating credentials beyond a general bachelor's degree. Gather official transcripts, continuing education records, and credential verification letters before your employer files the I-140 with USCIS.
Green Card Underwriting Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Underwriting Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Underwriting Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the position requires expertise beyond a standard four-year credential. Insurance, reinsurance, and specialty risk firms sponsor both categories regularly.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for underwriting roles?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa. There is no annual lottery, and EB-3 has no cap on the number of petitions filed per year, though per-country visa backlogs still affect final green card issuance. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years from PERM filing to status approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Underwriting Specialists most consistently?
Employers with large commercial lines, specialty, or reinsurance underwriting teams tend to sponsor most consistently because their hiring volume justifies maintaining immigration counsel and internal PERM processes. You can identify these employers by searching for active PERM filings for underwriting job titles through the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data, or by using Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented green card sponsorship history.
Can I switch underwriting employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is established, you can port to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Underwriting roles within the same SOC code category generally qualify, but confirm the new role aligns with USCIS portability criteria before accepting an offer.
What documentation should I prepare to support a PERM application for an underwriting position?
You'll need official transcripts confirming your qualifying degree, a detailed employment history covering the experience the employer lists as a minimum requirement, and any professional designations such as CPCU or AU that support the stated job duties. Your employer's immigration counsel will draft the PERM application, but gaps or inconsistencies in your credential documents are among the most common causes of audit selection by DOL.