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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 Underwriter, Professional Indemnity based in London
 
Your Team 
Allianz Commercial offers a suite of financial lines insurance solutions specifically designed to address the liabilities of companies, managers and professionals in today’s increasingly litigious and demanding business world. From specialist centers across the globe, we provide financial lines insurance for companies ranging from multi-nationals to smaller businesses - including a range of specialist solutions for Financial Institutions - and for individual directors and managers. And we pride ourselves on our flexibility, adjusting our underwriting to match the needs of our clients.  

 

The Impact You Will Have
Based in London and reporting to the Head of Professional Indemnity, you will work closely with clients and brokers to develop personalised solutions as well as developing new relationships. You will be responsible for underwriting profitable new and renewal business to meet UK and International Professional Indemnity targets. Your responsibilities also include negotiating participation, pricing and terms & conditions, acquiring new business and retaining existing business. 

 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

Underwrite in line with Professional Indemnity governance framework - e.g. Underwriting Authorities, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles  Ensure contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at time of inception  Drive involvement of functional areas in Underwriting process, including Distribution, Risk Consulting, Claims, Operations  Contribute to the development and execution of the UK and International Underwriting strategy for Professional Indemnity  Create and maintain positive relationships with key producers and clients and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. risk managers)  Focus on developing and building out our multinational proposition

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Solid experience as an Underwriter, Broker or relevant equivalent in the Professional Indemnity sector  Experience underwriting profitable business in the Professional Indemnity segment of Mid or large corporate international insurance   Recognised relationships with clients and brokers at peer group level. You will be well established within the market  Specialised understanding of UK & International/ local Professional Indemnity insurance markets and competitor landscape  Capable of leveraging data and analytics to make business more efficient and effective  Good understanding of the legal and regulatory framework  Ability to design, develop and implement consistent, robust wordings for contracts.  Fluent English language skills
 

60422 | 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.

 

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