Senior underwriter - political

We are looking for an Senior Underwriter – Political Violence and Terrorism

The Impact You Will Have

Based in North America’s Northeast Zone this role will report directly to the NE Regional Head of Property with a matrix to Head of Political Violence and Hostile Environment Solutions.

You will work with a small, but closely aligned, global team with strong growth ambitions.

You will support the development of the Political Violence/Terrorism (PVT) business in the region by negotiating participation, pricing and terms and conditions on new and renewal business, as well as prospecting and educating about our product offering.

You will also be tasked with developing the PVT position in the region.

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:  

• Support the development and execution of the regional underwriting strategy for Property and PVT.
• Underwrite in line with PVT governance framework .
• Understand Allianz Commercial strategy and global PVT dynamics.
• Underwrite profitable new and renewal business.
• Own, develop, and maintain, strong relationships with key brokers.
• Own, develop, and maintain, strong relationships with Allianz stakeholders by supporting internal underwriting teams in the regions.
• Negotiate price and terms and conditions with insurance brokers and clients.
• Ensure accurate policy documentation is issued and filing is maintained through a close working relationship with Operations and Cat Modelling teams (Salesforce, Global Genius and SharePoint).
• Working closely with our Market Management/Key Account Managers as well as other lines of business to identify a suitable pipeline and cross sell opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients in partnership with Market Management.
• Work with NA underwriting team to identify key personal development and training needs.
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience underwriting profitable business in LoB. And In depth understanding of LoB products and portfolio;
• Established relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within market;
• Good understanding of Multinational proposition at Allianz;
• Good understanding of PVT products and portfolio;
• Ability to assess risk inherent exposures and natural hazards relevant to LoB. Manage the underwriting books. Analyze trends and scenario plans from which portfolio strategies can be developed and implemented. Apply knowledge of how the market operates and functions, the business needs and customer needs.
• Ability to analyze highly complex data from multiple sources, in detail; identify and resolves issues before they transpire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel;
• Ability to utilize AI tools to support day-to-day tasks, improve efficiency and contribute to data-driven decision making;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to persuade and motivate others to act, without executive authority;
• Preferably Degree in Economics, Law, or other appropriate discipline.
  
  

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship.

The annualized base pay range for this role is $99,563 to $140,000. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AzC total compensation package. As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance-based cash incentive awards.

84812 | 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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At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

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