The Legal Group of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) is seeking a Strategic Reinsurance Counsel to join its legal department in London. This position will report to the Global Head of Reinsurance Legal for AIG.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Collaborate with the Head of Reinsurance Legal in the support of special projects involving complex reinsurance issues.
Work closely with the Executive Vice President Reinsurance and Corporate Development team to support growing strategic reinsurance transactions.
Provide support to both the internal reinsurance and ceded reinsurance teams on drafting, reviewing and negotiating reinsurance and related contracts.
Assist with corporate governance and organizational structure activities as they relate to reinsurance.
Interface with the underwriting, claims and finance groups to address reinsurance-related legal issues.
Qualifications:
Substantial and expansive legal experience with a major international law firm or relevant in-house insurance industry experience, with a demonstrated focus on global insurance legal, transactional and regulatory issues
Proven successful experience leading a team of high performing professionals who support global business clients on insurance and reinsurance related matters
Demonstrated commercial mindset, such to provide practical and effective insight to stakeholders and team members, with an eye on moving our businesses forward
Top academic credentials and excellent written and oral communications skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration
Proven leadership abilities
Admitted and practicing member of the bar or equivalent legal qualifications, credentials, and licensure
For positions based in New York City, NY the base salary range is $225,000-$280,000 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
A look at our benefits
At AIG, we have a 100-year legacy of working to make the world a better place. And that begins with our employees. We’re proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most – your health care, savings, financial protection, and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family, and military needs. For example, the “Giving Back” program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community.
We also believe in fostering our employees’ development and offer a range of learning opportunities for employees to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. AIG also has a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
It has been and will continue to be the policy of American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide 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. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
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 [email protected].
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