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

We are looking for a Delegated Authority and Portfolios Solutions Manager (m/f/d), based in London. 

Your Team  

Our team is responsible for executing the Delegated Authority and Portfolio Solutions Underwriting and Distribution strategy whilst ensuring effective governance frameworks are in place. Our collaborative efforts encompass team management, implementation of streamlined processes, and proactive engagement with technical underwriting and operational aspects. Focusing on technical excellence, we strive to uphold the highest standards in managing delegated authority arrangements and portfolio solutions, contributing to the overall success and integrity of Portfolio solutions – a key pillar of growth for Allianz Commercial.   

The Impact You Will Have  

Reporting to the Regional Head of Delegated Authority and Portfolio Solutions, you will contribute managing the book of delegated underwriting authorities and portfolios by executing the strategy to support underwriting and managing service offerings. 

You will support the management of the team and implement robust yet streamlined governance frameworks for arrangements whilst managing wide-ranging queries from the business, technical underwriting and operational processes. 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include: 

• Provide leadership, guidance and oversight of the team, offering support with day-to-day queries as required and encourage teamwork and high employee engagement. 
• Build and implement streamlined processes and procedures to accommodate increasing workload and growth of the portfolio. 
• Oversee implementation of facility reporting system, Distribind, ensuring the business has visibility on account performance. 
• Collaborate closely with the Head on Key Strategic Account Partnerships to ensure seamless and effective management of facilities. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Underwriters, Claims, Compliance, Finance, Actuarial, and operations. 
• Act as an educator and primary support for underwriters on all technical, facility management, controls, and processes. 
• Manage and review the deal structures, consulting and agreeing on non-commercial terms and monitor and manage in line with functional rules. 
• Coordinate the onboarding of new MGA and facilities, as well as renewal contracts. 
• Demonstrate strong data management skills and capabilities for data interrogation. 

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

• Preferably 5 or more years of experience in the London Delegated or Portfolio Solutions market. 
• Preferred background includes roles in Delegated Underwriting, Delegated Operations, Technical Operations, or similar. 
• Preferably, an understanding of and capability to use Bordereaux Management Systems. 
• Understanding of Xchanging preferred. 
• Proven problem-solving, multi-tasking, and analytical abilities. 
• Comfortable working both independently and in a remote environment. 
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask while maintaining focus on detail and quality of deliverables. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively and develop/maintain relationships with brokers, underwriters, and various internal departments. 
• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced capabilities in Excel. 

43428 | Underwriting | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

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 company 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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