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 within 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 2024 and beyond you will be a key team player helping us to reach our goals.
The role is for an Underwriter to join our Construction Business Expert Team focusing on underwriting Construction risks with associated Casualty/Liability covers to ensure Customer business growth and retention.
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in our Southampton office.
You will play an active role in contributing towards the delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the regional branch account, underwriting Commercial business & building strong relationships with both internal & external customers.
Our Underwriter’s handle Commercial Construction Insurance, upholding technically excellent underwriting standards & delivering excellent customer service to our brokers.
About You
Key Responsibilities
Providing excellent service to our customers To build and develop successful Broker relationships. To be visible in the local market with brokers and end customers To develop business relationships with key clients To achieve agreed financial and operational performance targets Handle general customers' queries via the telephone and in writing within agreed service standards. Underwrite new and existing business and mid-term adjustments including analysis and compilation of data for referral. Negotiate within authority and referring where appropriate to maximise customer growth including persuading, influencing, and convincing customers of the benefits of an opposed course of action. Calculate, negotiate and invite renewal terms in line with external and internal deadlines. Anticipate likely objections and build effective responses. To collaborate strongly with other departments to achieve the Company's goals in respect of service delivery.
Skills & Experience
Experience in underwriting Construction risks is preferred and knowledge in any of the following would be beneficial to a candidate - CAR, EAR, Contractors Plant, Computer, Electronics, Machinery Breakdown, Property or Casualty.
Applications would be welcome from individuals without previous experience but with a willingness to learn and a positive, proactive attitude.
Excellent relationship management skills Practical knowledge of MS Office and MS Outlook Excellent verbal influencing and trading skills Taking initiative and being proactive within a team Excellent communication skills Good decision-making skills A positive “can do attitude” 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.
59575 | Underwriting | Professional | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.