P&C Underwriter - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Allianz UK

Allianz UK
Allianz UK
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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47525 | Underwriting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent


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.


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.

Allianz UK 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 Property and Casualty Underwriter to join us at our Birmingham City Centre Office.


Key responsibilities:


  • Acting as an Authority holder focussed on winning and retaining business of a large and complex nature
  • Providing excellent service to our customers
  • To build and develop successful Broker relationships
  • To be visible in the local market, you will thrive on face to face contact with brokers and end customers
  • To develop business relationships with key clients
  • To achieve agreed financial and operational performance targets
  • To collaborate strongly with other departments to achieve the Company's goals in respect of service delivery

About you

  • Outstanding technical underwriting skills in commercial property and/or casualty
  • Proven track record of dealing with large and/or complex risks
  • Capable of leveraging data and analytics
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Excellent trading skills and a confident negotiator. Proven experience in handling large cases.
  • Strong ability to build, develop and maintain broker relationships.
  • Achievement orientated, able to organise own workload to meet tight deadlines and with a positive attitude.
  • A good team player. Supportive to others with an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
  • Confident and engaging communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence others.
  • ACII qualified or progression towards
  • Full working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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, parents and carers, mental wellbeing, menopause support and armed forces and veterans, all supporting you to bring your best and authentic self to work.


Join us - let's care for tomorrow

Job Level:


  • Professional

Location:


  • Birmingham, ENG, GB, B4 6AT
    Area of Expertise:
  • Underwriting

Unit:


  • Allianz UK

Employing Entity:


  • Allianz Management Services Ltd

Job Type:


  • Full-Time

Remote Job:


  • Hybrid working

Employment Type:


  • Permanent

ID:


  • 47525

Position Cluster:


  • Non-Executive
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