Construction Underwriter

Job description

45058 | 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 a fast paced, technical underwriting team. As an integral member of the 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 a key team player helping us to reach our goals.

 

Experience in underwriting Construction risks and/or CAR, EAR, Contractors Plant, Computer, Electronics and Machinery Breakdown is preferred, though we are open to cross training underwriters experienced in other lines, who are driven to develop technically. The ability to pass on knowledge to and coach others is also highly valued for this role.

 

You will underwrite, trade and build 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.

 

Location:  Hybrid role, split time between working from home and Manchester office.  

 

 

 

Job duties

·  On a daily basis, you'll ensure customer satisfaction by building rapport and providing excellent service to external and internal customers
·  Build strong relationships with brokers, negotiating effectively, and providing excellent customer service at all times
·  Handle general customers' queries via the telephone and in writing within agreed service standards.
·  Underwrite Renewals and MTAs (potential the team may also incorporate some new business work in the future and the successful candidate may wish to become involved with this), including analysis and compilation of data
·  Negotiate within authority and refer to higher authority holders / taking referrals within own authority where appropriate to ensure timely and comprehensive technical responses to queries
·  Trading effectively to deliver the regional strategy, anticipating likely objections and building effective responses
·  Calculate, negotiate and invite renewal terms in line with external and internal deadlines.
·  Work as part of a close-knit team
·  Support the wider teams by being proactive, enthusiastic and by challenging yourself to go out of your comfort zone.
·  Provide suggestions to continuously improve the business in an ever-changing environment

 

 

About You

 

You will need to demonstrate:

 

·  Taking initiative and being proactive within a team
·  Excellent communication skills
·  Good decision-making skills
·  A positive “can do attitude”
·  Passion about your development
·  Commitment to undertaking and progressing towards CII qualifications

 

 

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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