Account Technician, Corporate Lines

Job description

London, London
FunctionalArea

Operations
ContractType

Full Time
HierarchyLevel

Professional
Posting

55714577
JobID

C2EBDE1DCF021ED8A8C3764896D1871D
JOB PURPOSE/ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for accounts of low to medium complexity. Review and interpret source Underwriting materials to ensure all information is complete - including Broker presentation, slips, Underwriting files and accounts / claims – and if required, escalation to UW in case of missing information.
Coordinate with Underwriting to address questions and issues regarding cover and wording. Authorisation in line with assigned limits.
Use all relevant information to accurately and efficiently populate IT system(s) with new and renewed business. Prepare regular reports.
Invoice customers and produce all relevant documentation, e.g. policies, certificates, endorsements to the Broker (or client)/ Co-Insurers in a timely and accurate manner.
Chase and reconcile premiums utilising the information from the Underwriting file and system entries, in close collaboration with Credit Control. Liaise with Underwriters, Brokers, Co and Reinsurer, to ensure timely premium payment.
Manage own daily, weekly and monthly workflow to ensure key performance indicators and service standards are met.
Carry out risk checks according to compliance procedure.
Ongoing monitoring, maintenance and follow-up of all accounts in the respective responsibility and escalation, if required.
Develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers, including Underwriting, Accounts / Credit Control, Reinsurance Accounts and Brokers, attending relevant meetings, as required.
Support User Acceptance Testing and other tasks as required.
KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Completion of a recognized insurance qualification preferred
2 – 3 years’ experience of policy administration in the insurance sector
1 – 2 years’ administrative experience in a Corporate environment
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Experience with Insurance front-office systems appreciated
Sound understanding of relevant products, wordings, terms and conditions and policy administration life cycle
Excellent verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Proven entrepreneurship and an ability to think forward
Accuracy and attention to detail
Team spirit
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

At Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with global challenges at the world’s leading P&C insurer.

Did you know Allianz insures more than half of the Fortune Global 500® companies, or that AGCS insures major movie productions, cyber security threats, and that we are the leading specialist in satellite and space insurance?

We have offices in 29 countries and with our extensive Allianz and partner network we help customers in more than 160 countries worldwide.

At AGCS UK we are not only impressive for our clients, but also for our employees as we offer the following generous benefits:

-Flexible buy/sell holiday options
-Bupa private medical insurance
-Generous pension contributions
-Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, shared parental leave
-Sabbaticals
-Flexible working options
-Subsidized on-site massages
-Employee stock purchase plan for Allianz shares
-Education / study sponsorship
-Global mobility within AGCS and the wider Allianz Group

…and many more individual flexible benefits to choose from. We pride ourselves on our approach to wellbeing and provide regular seminars, activities, and events devoted towards the overall health of our employees.

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about what they do – come and find out why AGCS is the place for you!
REFERENCE CODE:

AGCS-UK-5714576-E


Allianz is the home for those who dare – a supportive place where you can take the initiative to grow and to actively strengthen our global leadership position. By truly caring about people – both its 88 million private and corporate customers and more than 140,000 employees – Allianz fosters a culture where its employees are empowered to collaborate, perform, embrace trends and challenge the industry. Our main ambition is to be our customers’ trusted partner, instilling them with the confidence to grow. If you dare, join us at Allianz Group.

Allianz is an equal opportunity employer. Everybody is welcome, regardless of other characteristics such as gender, age, origin, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.


Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is the Allianz Group's dedicated carrier for corporate and specialty insurance business. AGCS provides insurance and risk consultancy across the whole spectrum of specialty, alternative risk transfer and corporate business: Marine, Aviation (incl. Space), Energy, Engineering, Entertainment, Financial Lines (incl. D&O), Liability, Mid-Corporate and Property insurance (incl. International Insurance Programs).


Worldwide, AGCS operates in 30 countries with own units and in over 210 countries and territories through the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2016, it employed around 5,000 people and provided insurance solutions to more than three quarters of the 'Fortune Global 500' companies, writing a total of €7.6 billion gross premium worldwide.

AGCS SE is rated AA by Standard & Poor’s and A+ by A.M. Best.

More information about careers at Allianz Global Corporate Specialty can be found at www.agcs.allianz.com/careers