Assistant General Counsel, North America

AIG North America Alternative Channels sells innovative multiline commercial property and casualty coverages through alternative distribution channels, primarily through managing general agents, group captives and fronting arrangements.   

We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel in AIG’s Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory group (“GLCR”) who will serve as a trusted advisor to this diverse and fast-paced business unit.  The ideal candidate will have significant experience with the contractual arrangements that govern MGA and captive insurer relationships, as well as a fluent knowledge of most major property and casualty coverages.  This position involves meaningful collaboration with our business partners in the development of new products and the establishment and governance of new MGA and captive relationships, so it requires a positive, energetic and intellectually curious lawyer with sound legal and business judgment who will help protect the organization while enabling business innovation.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Providing day-to-day legal advice to North America Alternative Channels insurance executives and underwriters with respect to transactional, regulatory, legal and compliance matters affecting the business unit and the organization more broadly;

• Working collaboratively with business stakeholders with respect to negotiating, drafting and reviewing MGA and other distribution agreements, captive insurance agreements, policy wordings and endorsements (in collaboration with other GLCR colleagues, as applicable), applications, policyholder notices, ancillary agreements and advertising and marketing materials, primarily in connection with the following product lines: property, general liability, inland marine, commercial auto, professional liability, directors and officer’s liability, employee practices liability, crime, umbrella and cyber;

• Research and review of legal and regulatory issues impacting North America Alternative Channels products; and

• Working collaboratively with Regulatory and other GLCR colleagues to address regulatory matters impacting North America Alternative Channels, including the countrywide filing of forms and rates, responses to inquiries on insurance regulatory issues and resolution of regulatory and consumer complaints.

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in either a law firm or in-house legal department. 

• Deep familiarity with MGAs and captive insurers, as well as commercial property and casualty products is strongly preferred.

• JD from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.

• Admitted to practice in at least one state.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent drafting, negotiating and problem-solving skills.

• Strong initiative and work ethic.

• Focused attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work positively and collaboratively with other colleagues.

• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, as well as part of a team.

• Ability to adapt to changing needs of the organization and business partners and to think creatively.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

For positions based in New York the base salary range is $148,000-185,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits a summary of which can be viewed here: 2026 Benefits Overview  

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