Construction Underwriter

southampton

45858 | 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.

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expert led Allianz Construction team . As an integral member within the Regional team your focus will be on profitable growth, retention and technical excellence in building a World class, multi-niche Insurance & Engineering related service. With ambitious growth targets for 2024 and beyond you will be a key team player helping us to reach our goals.

The role is for an Underwriter to join our Construction Business Expert Team focusing on underwriting Construction risks with associated Casualty/Liability covers to ensure Customer business growth and retention.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in our Southampton office.

You will play an active role in contributing towards the delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the regional branch account, underwriting Commercial business & building strong relationships with both internal & external customers.

Our Underwriter's handle Commercial Construction Insurance, upholding technically excellent underwriting standards & delivering excellent customer service to our brokers.

About You

Key Responsibilities

Providing excellent service to our customers

To build and develop successful Broker relationships.

To be visible in the local market with brokers and end customers

To develop business relationships with key clients

To achieve agreed financial and operational performance targets

Handle general customers' queries via the telephone and in writing within agreed service standards.

Underwrite new and existing business and mid-term adjustments including analysis and compilation of data for referral.

Negotiate within authority and referring where appropriate to maximise customer growth including persuading, influencing, and convincing customers of the benefits of an opposed course of action.

Calculate, negotiate and invite renewal terms in line with external and internal deadlines. Anticipate likely objections and build effective responses.

To collaborate strongly with other departments to achieve the Company's goals in respect of service delivery.

Skills & Experience

Experience in underwriting Construction risks is preferred and knowledge in any of the following would be beneficial to a candidate - CAR, EAR, Contractors Plant, Computer, Electronics, Machinery Breakdown, Property or Casualty.

Applications would be welcome from individuals without previous experience but with a willingness to learn and a positive, proactive attitude.

Excellent relationship management skills

Practical knowledge of MS Office and MS Outlook

Excellent verbal influencing and trading skills

Taking initiative and being proactive within a team

Excellent communication skills

Good decision-making skills

A positive "can do attitude"

Commitment to undertaking and progressing towards CII qualifications.

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:

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Hybrid working.

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet

Retail discounts

Our Ways of Working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.

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.

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