Senior Underwriter, Political Violence

Join us as a Senior Underwriter to grow your career at the forefront of Political Violence insurance.

Who we are

Talbot is an international insurer and reinsurer operating within the Lloyd’s market through Syndicates 1183 and 2019. We have been part of AIG since 2018 and our ambition is to be AIG’s Centre of Excellence at Lloyd’s.  Headquartered in London, Talbot has offices in New York and Singapore and over 300 people working across these three locations.

Get to know the business

Syndicate 1183 underwrites multiple classes of business including Political Violence/Terrorism, Marine, Energy (off-shore and on-shore), Marine and Energy Liability, Hull, Cargo and Specie, Political Risk, Property, Accident and Health, Financial Lines, Cyber, Alternative Risks, Non-Physical Cyber and Treaty Reinsurance.

Syndicate 2019 reinsures premium written by AIG’s Private Client Group, covering Homeowners, Auto, General Specie and other products. 

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.

How you will create an impact

• Comply with the terms of personal underwriting authority.

• Work with the Head of Political Violence in managing the achievement of the business plan, including identifying material deviations.

• Implement marketing plans, including opportunities for cross-selling and developing new products. Assist in the reinsurance purchasing strategy for Political Violence

• Ensure that the Political Violence Underwriting Guidelines are reviewed and updated at least annually.

• Ensure underwriters with Political Violence authority underwrite in accordance with personal underwriting authority.

• Ensure that Political Violence business is conducted, processed and administered in accordance with the prevailing applicable policies, procedures and agreed service levels.

• Manage performance of direct reports and embedded UTS resource.

• Report to the relevant Talbot management committees, IMC and Star Chamber in particular.

• Facilitate career development and progression of Political Violence team members.

• Act in accordance with all regulatory standards and principles at all times

• Provide information and assistance as needed to ensure that other syndicate staff can carry out their responsibilities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Detailed knowledge of Political Violence products

• Bachelors Degree preferred

• Possesses demonstrated technical knowledge and skills, including product and industry

• Advanced analytical, negotiation and sales/marketing skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to develop and understand business processes, strategy and planning

• Ability to build and maintain insured and broker relationships

For positions based in New York, the base salary range is $93,000-$130,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.   A summary of benefits  can be viewed here: 2025 Benefits Summary . 

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