Underwriting Assistant (m/f) based in Zurich, Switzerland

Job description

Zurich, Zurich
FunctionalArea

Underwriting
ContractType

Full Time
HierarchyLevel

Professional
Posting

55142034
JobID

C2EBDE1DCF031ED7B3D4549724A45E79
JOB PURPOSE/ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Handling of Incoming (SOE) Business:
Transfer international insurance instructions (IIP) into a local policy wording
Ensure International Insurance Program (IIP)-timelines according to IIP Targets

Incoming-Business - Approach and Compliance
Make sure that formal RI-process is completed on all incoming accounts Cash management for Customer-/Broker-/RI settlements Liaise with Client, Broker & Reinsurers

SOE-Policy Documentation and Administration
Ensure accurate policy documentation issued to broker or directly to client
Issuance of insurance certificates within required timeline.
Chasing outstanding money and arranging settlements to brokers and RI

Accounts Reconciliations
Proactively support timely and accurate booking of policy premiums and credit control / collection processes
Proactively work with other functions (e.g. operations, credit control) to resolve outstanding accounts queries Interface between OPS/Accounting and Underwriting

Relationship Management
Develop and maintain relationships with brokers at peer level
KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

General Skills:
IT skills (Office applications): Use general office application tools e.g. Power Point, Excel, Word

Technical Skills:
Policy Management: Robust understanding of policy administration life cycle, including information collection, policy issuance, premium bookings, credit control, cancellation

Required Experiences:
Proven track record in Underwriting administration with c. 2 years' experience
Basic understanding of LoB products and portfolio
Basic understanding of legal and regulatory framework
Experience working in complex, global matrix organization
Fluent in German / English business skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Required Education:
Apprenticeship in Insurance
Progress towards professional insurance qualifcation (e.g. CII)
REFERENCE CODE:

ART-3018/2017-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 85 million private and corporate customers and more than 142,000 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 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