Location: London/hybrid

#IC2024

Who we are

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you’ll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

Allianz partners with many sports organisations such as the Olympic and Paralympic movements, England Rugby, Drone Racing, Formula E, Golf, and Football. You have access to early ticket releases, and the chance to be involved in sport partnership projects. We also hold many charity events to support our chosen charity, Barnardo’s.

We’ve recently joined forces with our Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) business, a leading global corporate insurance carrier across more than 30 countries and a key business unit of the Allianz Group. This is creating a one ‘face to market’ bringing together the best of Allianz to our mid and large corporate customers; trading as ‘Allianz Commercial’.

This is an exciting opportunity for us and one which will provide significant strides in our journey towards becoming the UK’s Number 1 Commercial Insurer. Bringing together Allianz UK and AGCS as ‘One Allianz’ will drive profitable growth across this important segment and establish ourselves as the employer of choice. There’s a lot of work to be done to bring together our combined strengths, expertise and assets and so the collaboration of our people is key to the success of this.

As a result of this proposition we’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Construction Underwriter to join us on this journey….

Role description

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a challenging role in our expert led Allianz Construction team. As an integral member within the Regional team your focus will be on profitable growth, retention and technical excellence in building a World class, multi-niche Insurance & Engineering related service, with ambitious growth targets for 2024 and beyond.

You will be responsible for underwriting Construction risks with associated Casualty/Liability covers, ensuring customer business growth and retention.  As a Senior Underwriter, you will be a Senior Authority holder focused on winning and retaining business of a large and complex nature. You will provide excellent service to customers, build and develop successful broker relationships and be visible in the local market, thriving on face-to-face contact with brokers and end customers. You will develop business relationships with key clients, achieve agreed financial and operational performance targets, and collaborate strongly with other departments to achieve the company's goals in respect of service delivery. You will also train, develop, and coach less experienced staff.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Extensive construction underwriting experience with in-depth knowledge of London market business.
• Confidence and articulate – you need to be comfortable engaging with brokers and undertaking negotiations, proactively representing Allianz to the market.
• Analytical and Strategic – you need to be able to review submissions and understand Allianz’s appetite whilst considering market conditions.
• Team player but self-motivated and willing to train/mentor junior members of the team.
• Competent IT skills.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Passion about your development
• Taking initiative and being proactive within a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Good decision-making skills
• A positive “can do” attitude
• Commitment to undertaking professional qualifications
• Daily behaviour of being responsible, caring, excellent and connected

What we will offer you

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand.

Hot benefits:  

• Hybrid role to promote wellbeing and work-life balance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous Pension contributions
• Retail discounts including BMW, Vodafone, Uber Eats, attractions, travel, shops, and more
• Development days and unlimited Learning & Development opportunities
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products for you and your family including car, home, pet, and equine

Our ways of working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Our Purpose and Values

We secure your future

Be Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring Trust

Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of Allianz. They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building an inclusive culture for us all to succeed.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations. Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, members of the Stonewall Diversity Champion programme, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We have a range of employee networks focusing on gender inclusion, cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+, disability and long term health conditions (including neurodiversity), intergenerational and life stages, parents and carers, mental wellbeing, menopause support and armed forces and veterans, all supporting you to bring your best and authentic self to work.

Join us - let’s care for tomorrow