Construction Underwriter

Job description

39863 | Underwriting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent

 

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.

 

Role Description  

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expert led Allianz Construction team . As an integral member of 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 2021 and beyond you will be a key team player helping us to reach our goals.

 

You will be a member of the Construction Existing Business Expert Team focusing on underwriting Construction risks with associated Casualty/Liability covers to ensure Customer business growth and retention. Experience in underwriting Casualty Construction risks and/or CAR, EAR, Contractors Plant, Electronics and Machinery Breakdown would be advantageous, but we would equally welcome applications from those with experience in underwriting other Commercial Property and Casualty/Liability risks, and would provide support and training to help you transfer these skills to the Construction product.

 

You will proactively build long-term, sustainable business relationships in order to engender customer loyalty and achieve profitable growth in line with our ambition. Demonstrating consistently high standards of behaviour across all elements of the role, you will assist in supporting the national strategic objectives within the Region.

 

You will display excellent customer service skills and strong compliance ethics to meet FCA requirements.

 

  About You

 

Applications would be preferred from candidates with insurance industry experience. There is an expectation that a successful candidate will be in the London office with the team 3 days a week.

 

Skills & Experience:       

 

·  Strong technical underwriting skills with a proven track record of operating within an established Casualty authority (internal only - Level D ideally working towards Level C.)
·  Experience in writing Casualty Construction risks, CAR, EAR, Contractors Plant, Electronics and Machinery Breakdown will be advantageous, but is not essential.
·  Experience in the commercial market and excellent trading skills.
·  Track record as a confident negotiator.
·  DIP CII or progression towards.
·  Construction market/product awareness.

 

Key Competencies:

 

·  Highly customer focused with ability to build broker relationships.
·  Good influencing and negotiation skills.
·  Data analysis skills and ability to make recommendations and decisions.
·  Strong capability for team working.
·  Strong collaboration skills.
·  Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
·  Strong trading skills

 

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 flexible working options, 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, including:

·  Flexible buy/sell holiday options
·  Hybrid working.
·  Annual performance related bonus
·  Contributory pension scheme
·  Development days
·  A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
·  Retail discounts

 

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.

 

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