Liability Underwriter

Job description

Let’s care for tomorrow. 

Your ambitions.  Your dreams.  Your tomorrow 

 

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

 

We are looking for a Liability Underwriter, based in Tokyo, Japan.  

  

Your Team 

Our team is committed to delivering exceptional Liability Underwriting services in Japan, ensuring comprehensive risk assessment and tailored solutions for our clients. We leverage our deep understanding of the local market and regulatory environment to provide accurate and timely insights. Collaborating closely with our clients, we strive to support their business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. 

 

The Impact You Will Have  

You will report to the Regional Head of Liability and Senior Underwriter, General Manager, Liability Department, Japan, Underwriting Division. 

 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include: 

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Execute and support both local and global Line of Business (LoB) strategies. 

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Manage the local LoB portfolio to meet global targets. 

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Develop strong relationships with brokers and clients for collaboration and growth. 

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Implement local underwriting strategies and assist in global strategy development. 

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Steer and control the local LoB portfolio to achieve financial targets. 

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Drive underwriting planning and monitor adherence, taking corrective actions as needed. 

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Collaborate with functional areas to review the underwriting life cycle performance. 

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Ensure underwriting consistency and compliance with corporate guidelines and regulatory frameworks. 

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Handle referral/case underwriting for key clients as needed. 

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Support product development and implementation, including pricing tools. 

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Communicate local LoB strategy externally and represent Allianz positively. 

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Drive involvement of functional areas in the underwriting process. 

 

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

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Demonstrate expertise in underwriting with a focus on risk assessment and management. 

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Apply evaluation and measurement skills within sales and distribution contexts. 

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Manage policy and handle underwriting processes efficiently. 

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Exhibit strong communication and presentation skills. 

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Communicate effectively in Japanese. 

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Possess proficiency in English language communication. 

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Utilize influencing skills to persuade and motivate others to take action. 

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Employ analytical skills to assess and interpret complex data. 

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A basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in business is essential.  

 

72242 | 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 center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks.Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises.We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions.Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling.Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead. 

 

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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 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.