Bachelor's Dual Study Program: Industrial Insurance (m/f/d)

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Whether it’s aircraft, international business, offshore wind parks. Allianz Commercial has an extensive range of risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.  

We are looking for school graduates to join our team at Allianz Commercial Cologne as Dual Bachelor’s students (m/f/d).

Your Opportunity:

During the program, you will alternate between practical phases (2 to 3 days a week working at Allianz Commercial Cologne) and theory phases (2 to 3 times a week studying at the Technische Hochschule Köln). In the practical phases, you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with multiple business areas within our Underwriting Property and Global Business Operation units (the specific assignments will be tailored to your preferences). Additionally, Allianz Commercial offers exciting opportunities for further development, networking events, and mentoring throughout your studies to support your professional and personal growth.

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Global Business Operations (GBO) at Allianz Commercial: 
Is a trusted partner with strong expertise to deliver best end-to-end policy services for our clients to support the growth journey for Allianz Commercial.
GBO is part of the COO area in Allianz Commercial. As a global function within a global company, GBO serves markets across the world. We are divided into three main regions: Europe, APAC and North America. Each region consists of several countries covering all Allianz Commercial lines of business.
The GBO teams provide policy processing throughout the lifecycle including, but not limited to, submission logging, premium booking and invoicing, policy preparation incl. wording and distribution, creation of RI policy and global client services (ARC, NatCat, NCA and Filenet). 

Underwriting Property at Allianz Commercial: 

Within Allianz Commercial the Underwriting Property Team (GER/SUI) is responsible to service our global client portfolio (Fortune 500) out of Germany and Switzerland and is a very trusted and respected market leader in this segment.  
We insure our global key clients against all risk of physical loss or damage, from classical fire insurance to natural perils storm, floods, earthquakes, to political violences and terrorism. We design, price and negotiate and implement global insurance program solutions around the world and are the key Property contact persons for our clients.  

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

During Theory Phases: (2 to 3 times a week)

As part of the program, you will study Risk and Insurance Management with a focus on industrial insurance, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree at Technische Hochschule Köln. Your studies will cover key subjects such as general and specialized business administration, industrial insurance, and modules to develop essential skills like presentation techniques.
        
During Practical Phases:  (2 to 3 times a Week at Allianz Commercial)

At Allianz Commercial Cologne, we value trust and responsibility, which means you’ll have the chance to take ownership of your work and actively contribute to our team. During your practical phases, you’ll manage real tasks such as handling insurance contracts, including some with complex reinsurance structures. You’ll participate in projects and collaborate across teams while using tools like PowerPoint and Excel to complete assignments. You’ll also work with IT systems to input data for new and existing insurance businesses, coordinating with our Offshore Team for further processing. Staying organized will be key as you prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, maintain high standards, and ensure compliance with risk management principles. This hands-on experience will help you build valuable skills for your future!

Your responsibilities In Global Business Operation – GBO 

You will learn how to collaborate effectively with all our underwriting, claims, third-party, and technical accounting team across the value chain 
You will help with the preparation, participation, and follow-up of meetings with customers/brokers/internal stakeholders.
You will assist in serving our clients and brokers by responding to their requests and managing their policies throughout the year (drawing up contractual documents, certificates, invoicing, payment follow-up) 
You will assist in ensuring the preparation of data required for portfolio renewal as well as the implementation of new business 

Your responsibilities in Underwriter Property:

• You will learn to assess, analyze and price Property risks.  
• We help you to get a basic understanding of policy wording language and contract design 
• You will work in global teams and collaborate with various values chain partner (distribution, risk engineers, operations and claims) 
• You will help, design and support the art of deal crafting and join the negotiations with our key clients and brokers 
• You will learn to use data analytics applications required for the role including basic probabilistic modelling output

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• High school diploma or general or specialized university entrance qualification 
• Independence, quick comprehension, and a sense of responsibility
• Strong curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow personally and professionally.
• proactive and collaborative approach, contributing to team efforts and taking ownership of individual tasks.
• Fluent English and German language skills 
• Good math skills with a strong grasp of basic concepts.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work and reside in Germany.

Further Information:

• Duration: 3 years 

62118 | Operations | Apprenticeship / Dual Studies | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Temporary

What’s in it for you?

Let’s care about everything that makes you, you
We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.  We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing
We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

Let’s care for your opportunities to progress
From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery, and empowerment are fostered.

Let’s care for life’s twists and turns
From our support for flexible working, health, and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back. 

Let’s care for our society and our planet
With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive, and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry, and our clients.

Care to join us?

Allianz Commercial is the Allianz Group brand serving the world’s largest consumer brands and major industry players through to family-owned enterprises forming the backbone of nations’ economies. We bring together the corporate multinational business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and the commercial business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities and provide both traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and Multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.  
As a key strategic player in the Allianz Group network, Allianz Commercial is present in over 200 countries and in 2022 generated more than €19 billion gross premium. 

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Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Diversity of thinking is an important part of our culture.

People with disabilities:
We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed.  If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com

Recruitment Agencies: 
Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly.  Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.  Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired.  When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly.

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