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 an Apprentice to join our London-based Distribution team. 

  

The Opportunity 

Our Apprenticeship Program is the perfect opportunity to start your career with a global company in the dynamic and thriving insurance industry. 

Starting in September 2025, our Underwriting Apprentice program will allow you to develop a range of skills while spending two years working in one of our Underwriting teams. In addition to on-the-job development, you’ll spend 20% of your time participating in a Level 4 Insurance Specialist apprenticeship which will enable you to apply for your Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to embark on a career as an Underwriter and will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors for success.  

 

Your Team 

Our team is all about building strong relationships and working together to help businesses thrive. We focus on connecting with brokers and clients for Allianz Commercial in the UK, especially large and complex businesses. This means we work closely with international partners to set up important agreements and drive new opportunities. At the same time, we manage relationships with some of our biggest clients across different industries. With a collaborative and global approach, we aim to create solutions that meet our client’s needs while helping Allianz grow. If you’re interested in teamwork, problem-solving, and working with people across the world, this is what we’re all about. 

 

Some of your specific responsibilities during apprenticeship could include: 

You will assist with building and strengthening business relationships with key brokers, helping with strategic planning and management. 

You will support meetings and contribute to presentations that help win and keep important accounts. 

You will help brokers understand Allianz’s services and act as a contact for any questions they have. 

You will contribute to mapping out relationships with brokers, promoting Allianz as a preferred partner. 

You will help grow Allianz's business by meeting targets for new sales, upselling, and cross-selling with global brokers. 

You will work closely with different teams inside the company to strengthen internal relationships. 

You will assist with broker-related tasks like accreditation, credit scoring, and negotiating important agreements. 

 

Eligibility 

This position is designed for, and ideally suited to, school leavers holding 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Those with a higher level of qualification, such as a bachelor's degree, are advised to apply to one of our other early careers programs or direct entry roles: Allianz Careers 

You must have achieved Level 2 in English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE grade 9-4/ A*-C) 

To comply with the apprenticeship eligibility rules, at the start of the apprenticeship, you must be aged 18 or over, living in England, not in full-time education, and have the right to work in the UK. 

 

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

Interest in a career in insurance 

Adaptability and Flexibility- Able to adapt and work effectively in different situations and remain calm under pressure 

Communication- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Teamwork- Have a pro-active and positive attitude to teamwork, able to assist others and also take on your responsibilities 

Learning Mindset/ Ambition- A curious and creative mindset, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm to own and drive your personal development. 

Analytical Thinking- Ability to effectively absorb information from various sources, then analyze, study, or examine data in detail, draw appropriate conclusions, and present solutions to others. 

Good computer skills, including MS/Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.  

Fluent English language skills 

 

Further Information: 

The role is fixed term for 24 months, but we expect well-performing candidates to be converted into a permanent role before the end of this term. 

We offer a generous study package with approximately 1 day a week dedicated to study  

This apprenticeship will commence in September 2025. 

We anticipate applications being accepted until February 15th, 2025 but reserve the right to close earlier if application numbers are high. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

 

64446 | Operations | Apprenticeship / Dual Studies | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Temporary

 

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 Allianz Group brand serving the world’s largest consumer brands and major industry players through to family-owned enterprises forming the backbone of nations’ economies. We bring together the corporate multinational business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and the commercial business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities and provide both traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and Multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.   

 

As a key strategic player in the Allianz Group network, Allianz Commercial is present in over 200 countries and in 2022 generated more than €19 billion gross premium. 

 

Learn more about early careers at Allianz Commercial by clicking here. 

 

Learn more about Allianz Commercial by clicking here. 

 

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. 

 

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