Senior Level Underwriting Specialist Jobs
Senior level underwriting specialist jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex risk decisions, portfolio oversight, and the underwriting teams or projects that execute on them. Openings concentrate in Insurance, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles available, and employers like AIG, Starr Insurance Holdings, and Arthur J. Glatfelter Agency hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Join us as a Senior Underwriting Specialist, Corporate Accounts, Excess Casualty to step up to a key team leadership role that will drive business growth. Make your mark in Underwriting 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
AIG is seeking a Senior Underwriting Specialist, Corporate Accounts Excess Casualty to contribute to their industry leading Excess Casualty underwriting team. AIG’s strong foundation as the market leader in this area has evolved through its long-term commitment to the marketplace, investment in technology, commitment to industry knowledge sharing, underwriting creativity and emphasis on data and analytics. AIG prides itself as staying ahead of the curve and is looking for forward thinking and inventive underwriters to navigate a constantly changing global, economic and geopolitical landscape.
Responsibilities And Expectations Are As Follows
- Ability to exercise judgment, negotiate and make sound business decisions effectively based on increased level of authority.
- Renders alternative outcomes for more difficult situations and makes real-time decisions in a fast paced environment characterized by ambiguity and change.
- Support consistent underwriting best practices, in accordance with underwriting guidelines, to ensure rating, pricing, profitability, and structuring adequacy.
- Responsible for assigning and managing the work of a team of underwriters.
- Assist underwriters in executing on strategic initiatives. Provide support and develop solutions to their issues/concerns (system, guidelines, training, reports, new project request, product amendments).
- Assist underwriters in collaborating with Distribution, Territory Managers, and other line(s) of business underwriters to target desirable accounts and cross selling opportunities from brokers.
- Utilize various daily reports and constant monitoring of adherence to underwriting requirements and guidelines to oversee assigned book of business.
- Keep abreast of developments in assigned territories to determine their effect on current accounts and potential new business opportunities.
- Work with management, the Insured, its broker and outside counsel on contract terms and conditions, as well as pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structure for complex risks.
- Develop strong, long term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business.
- Identify the need for and manage special underwriting projects as needed.
- Provide superior customer service to brokers and clients.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 7-9 years of Commercial Insurance Company, Agency or Brokerage experience.
- 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.
At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why team members come together in the office four days per week. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike. Ready to make a bigger impact? We look forward to reviewing your application.
COMPENSATION
Compensation for this position includes base salary and eligibility for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits.
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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Senior Level Underwriting Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level underwriting specialist job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who can independently evaluate complex or high-value risks, set underwriting guidelines, and resolve escalated cases without close supervision. A strong application highlights ownership of a book of business or a portfolio, demonstrated influence on policy or process improvements, and experience mentoring junior underwriters. Industry-specific designations such as CPCU or AU strengthen credibility significantly at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level underwriting specialists?
Companies hiring senior level underwriting specialists right now include AIG, Starr Insurance Holdings, and Arthur J. Glatfelter Agency, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among national and regional carriers, specialty insurers, reinsurance firms, and financial institutions with dedicated commercial or personal lines underwriting teams.
Are there remote senior level underwriting specialist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options exist at the senior level, though availability varies by employer and line of business. About 0% of senior level underwriting specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the analytical and judgment-driven nature of the work that lends itself to distributed environments. On-site roles remain common at firms that prioritize close collaboration with underwriting leadership or sales teams.
What makes an underwriting specialist role senior level?
Senior level underwriting specialist roles are defined by independent authority, technical depth, and organizational impact. At this stage, you are expected to handle the most complex or high-exposure accounts in the book, develop or refine underwriting guidelines, and serve as a resource for less experienced team members. The role shifts from executing decisions to shaping them, often involving cross-functional coordination with actuarial, legal, and distribution partners.
Which industries hire the most senior level underwriting specialists?
Senior level underwriting specialist roles concentrate in Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive the most demand because they manage large or complex risk portfolios that require experienced underwriters capable of setting strategy, not just applying standard guidelines.