Managing Director, Chicago, North America Distribution

AIG is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. AIG offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network.
The Managing Director for the Chicago region will align and influence internal and external stakeholders, be an effective communicator, can build commitment and can actively lead through ambiguity. Key attributes for the role include high energy, collaboration, strong influential skills, presence, vision, broad insurance knowledge, and willingness to travel regularly within the region.
How you will create an impact

• Partner closely with senior management, regional leadership, national product and claims leadership, communications & marketing and other functional groups to execute and implement the region as well as regional distribution and profit center strategies.
• Responsible for production in the region, including new business, retention and driving growth in targeted products and customer segments.
• Manage all broker relationships within the region, inclusive of production results (new and renewal) as well as specific broker initiatives. Work with both distribution and product to ensure strategies with both retail and wholesale brokers are executed effectively and consistently throughout the region.
• Drive a culture of qualifying and cross selling between lines of business to greater insure target submission flow for both the major and corporate account segments
• Develop relationships with the top tier clients in the region and work closely with the client engagement teams to produce high retention and new business results.
• Strategically plan and facilitate senior management visibility in the region.
• Lead a "One AIG" culture within the region across all AIG colleagues. Identify internal talent and collaborate with managers in the region to ensure that appropriate career development plans are established and thoughtfully executed.
• Establish presence as the "face" of AIG within the region.
• Responsible for market and competitor Intelligence - understand the marketplace and communicate to the regional product and distribution team and home office as necessary.
• Oversight of an office staff, as well direct day-to-day business exposure to underwriters.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fifteen+ years of diverse insurance experience preferred. Ability to learn a full suite of AIG product offerings.
• A proven business development background in insurance with existing broker relationships in the region. Underwriting experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead multi-disciplined teams, mentoring and attracting/developing talent. Experience directly managing and leading a team is strongly preferred.
• Account Management skills and experience in successfully building trusting relationships with colleagues, insureds, and brokers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to effectively present to both small and large groups.
• Must be able to multitask, have excellent organizational skills, and be passionate about problem solving.
• Bachelor's degree in business or another related field preferred.

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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.
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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 our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity 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.
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Functional Area:
SM - Sales & Marketing
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%
Relocation Provided: No
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