Underwriting Apprentice- Based in London - Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Let's care for tomorrow.

Your ambitions. Your dreams. Your tomorrow.

At Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty SE (AGCS), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and specialty risks in the Allianz Group.

Whether it's aircraft, satellites, the world's biggest ships and tallest building, cyber-attacks or climate change impacts, Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (AGCS) has the major risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.

We are looking for 6 Underwriting Apprentices to join our London-based Underwriting teams.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with AGCS? Our Apprenticeship Program is the perfect opportunity to start your career in the insurance industry with a global company.

Your Team

Our Underwriting teams work with companies worldwide to create insurance solutions designed for specific industries and business challenges, supporting customers as diverse as the world's largest consumer brands, tech companies and the global aviation and shipping industry, but also floating wind parks, private pilots or Hollywood film actors.

You will be working within an experienced team such as Marine or Financial Lines, who will help you to learn and grow.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table.

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

Support underwriting of new and renewal accounts, preparing all documentation and completion of underwriting tools
Proactively prepare relevant underwriting information including client / market research and claims data
Handle document management for the team
Ensure that all systems are updated accurately and in a timely fashion
Conduct analyses of the portfolio data, to support strategic decisions for the Energy & Construction team
Assist in the coordination of Natural Catastrophe reporting
Assist in ensuring contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at time of inception
Liaise with other functions e.g. Operations, Credit Control and Claims
Develop and maintain peer relationships with brokers, clients and the Underwriting teams

Eligibility

You must have achieved Level 2 in English and Math (equivalent to GCSE grade 94/ A*C)
To comply with the apprenticeship eligibility rules, at the start of the apprenticeship, you must be aged 16 or over, living in England and not in fulltime education

What You'll Bring to the Role

Interest in a career in insurance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively absorb information from various sources, then analyze, study or examine data in detail, and draw appropriate conclusions.
Ability to grasp and solve complex problems and present solutions to others effectively
Excellent computer skills, including MS/Excel and Word
Strong team player
You embrace agile working to adapt to internal and external customer needs
Curious and creative mindset and a willingness to learn
Fluent English language skills

Further Information:

We offer a generous study package with approximately 1 day a week dedicated to study
This apprenticeship will commence in September 2023.

Additional Information:

AGCS is dedicated to offering its employees an environment open for learning and development and hosts its own Underwriting Academy to drive continued excellence in underwriting and to better understand and serve our clients' needs.

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