Senior Underwriter - London, United Kingdom - Allianz UK

Allianz UK

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
London, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow (hybrid)

Salary:
Dep on exp + annual bonus + bens

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.

We've recently joined forces with our

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) business, a leading global corporate insurance carrier across more than 30 countries and a key business unit of the Allianz Group. This is creating a one 'face to market' bringing together the best of Allianz to our mid and large corporate customers; trading as '

Allianz Commercial'.

This is an exciting opportunity for us and one which will provide significant strides in our journey towards becoming the

UK's Number 1 Commercial Insurer. Bringing together Allianz UK and AGCS as 'One Allianz' will drive profitable growth across this important segment and establish ourselves as the employer of choice. There's a lot of work to be done to bring together our combined strengths, expertise and assets and so the collaboration of our people is key to the success of this.

As a result of this proposition we're seeking an experienced

Senior Underwriter to join us on this journey.

Role description
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expert led

Allianz Renewable Power team. As an integral member of the Regional team your focus will be on profitable growth and technical excellence in building a World class, multi-niche Insurance & Engineering related service. With ambitious growth targets you will be a key team player helping us to reach our goals.

You will be a member of the Renewable Power team focusing on underwriting Renewable Power covers.

You will proactively build long-term, sustainable business relationships in order to engender customer loyalty and achieve profitable growth in line with our ambition.

Demonstrating consistently high standards of behaviour across all elements of the role, you will assist in supporting the national strategic objectives within the Region.

You will display excellent customer service skills and strong compliance ethics to meet FCA requirements.

About you

Desire to develop technical Underwriting skills in the Renewable Power market
Experience in writing Renewable Power risks would be advantageous but is not essential
Experience in the Commercial insurance market
Ability to negotiate and own key client and broker relationships
Cert CII or progression towards
Renewable Power market/product awareness
Highly customer focused with ability to build broker relationships
Good influencing and negotiation skills
Data analysis skills and ability to make recommendations and decisions
Highly achievement orientated
Strong capability for team working
Strong collaboration skills
Selfmotivated and able to work on own initiative

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 a great compensation and benefits package including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

Our ways of working
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,