Underwriter Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas is a major market for underwriter roles, with employers across Houston's energy and petrochemical sector, Dallas-Fort Worth's insurance and financial services industry, and Austin's growing fintech space. Companies including Chubb, Liberty Mutual, and Travelers have sponsored visa candidates for underwriting positions across the state.
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At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Executive Underwriter, Public, Financial Lines 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 Underwriting
AIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, and Multinational Clients. 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.
How you will create an impact
This level underwriter typically works with accounts/clients which are greater in scope and complexity. The role is expected to have increased involvement in the management, development and training of the staff and increased responsibility for the business results of the unit.
Other responsibilities include:
- 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.
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum 7+ years of Financial Lines, Agency or Brokerage experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
- Advanced knowledge of the US Financial Lines business (D&O, EPL, PTL, Cyber, Fidelity) including product features, forms, regulatory environment and risks etc.
- Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience.
- Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions.
- Proficient with underwriting analytical tools and technology.
Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you.
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 Overview.
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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Which companies sponsor visas for underwriters in Texas?
National insurers and financial institutions with large Texas operations are the most active sponsors for underwriter roles. Companies including Chubb, Zurich Insurance, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, and JPMorgan Chase have filed H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications for underwriting positions in Texas. Reinsurance firms and energy-sector specialty insurers based in Houston also appear regularly in Department of Labor disclosure data for sponsored underwriter roles.
Which visa types are most common for underwriter roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for underwriters in Texas, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, risk management, economics, or a related field. Candidates from Canada and Mexico may qualify under the TN visa as financial analysts, which can cover certain underwriting functions. Australians may explore the E-3 visa, which follows a similar specialty occupation standard.
Which cities in Texas have the most underwriter sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads the state for underwriter sponsorship activity, driven by its concentration of energy, oil and gas, and marine insurance employers. Dallas-Fort Worth is the second-largest market, anchored by major insurance carriers and financial services firms with regional headquarters in the area. Austin has a smaller but growing presence, particularly for technology-focused underwriting roles within fintech and insurtech companies.
How to find underwriter visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify underwriter roles in Texas where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor. Rather than sorting through general job boards, you can search directly for underwriter positions in Texas cities like Houston, Dallas, or Austin and see which employers have a documented history of sponsoring candidates in this field.
Are there any state-specific considerations for underwriters seeking visa sponsorship in Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, which is relevant context for evaluating compensation packages, though prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B program are set by federal Department of Labor standards for each metro area and job classification. Houston's energy insurance sector and Dallas's commercial insurance hubs each attract candidates with specific industry backgrounds, so aligning your experience with the dominant sector in your target city can strengthen your candidacy with sponsoring employers.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored underwriter jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.