Work as a Senior Underwriter in Maidstone
Senior Underwriter - Financial Lines
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Role Description
Are you an experienced Professional Indemnity underwriter and looking for a new role in a growing team
fantastic, we have something that might pique your interest!
At Allianz, we are at an exciting and pivotal moment with growth ambitions for our Professional Indemnity account.As part of this growth ambition, we are committed to invest in underwriting and, as such, we are now looking for a talented, ambitious and passionate underwriting professional to join us on our journey to build a Best in Industry team which sets the gold standard within the Allianz Group.
Allianz has an ambition to build a market leading Financial Lines team around the UK. To support this, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Professional Indemnity Underwriter to join our growing and already successful team.
This role is based in our Southern Region and the role is expected to cover our broker network covering our branches in London, Chelmsford, Maidstone and Southampton. You can be based from either the Chelmsford, Maidstone or Southampton office on a hybrid working model - This is a Hybrid role where you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office
please expect to be in the office/visiting brokers circa 3 days a week, with circa 2 days from home.
Our Senior Financial Lines Underwriters are at the forefront of key broker relationships; your role and skillset will be dedicated to the continued development of our ever growing accounts through the retention of existing business and a hunger to write and win new business. Your knowledge will play a pivotal role in the future development and success of the team.
As part of your role, you will also have the opportunity to shape the future of the growing portfolio. Your role will be varied and hands on with a variety of work including new business and renewal underwriting of risks ranging from SME through to large and complex, assisting with account management and reporting. You will also be accountable for engaging fully in the cross sell culture in your region, collaborating with your colleagues in other departments to support our ambitious growth plans.
The role will play a key part in developing broker relationships which includes regular broker visits.
This role will require strong knowledge of the Financial Lines Market and youll be someone who currently holds senior underwriting authority.
About You
You will be part of a close-knit team that works well together, to consistently deliver strong results.We are looking for someone that has an excellent knowledge of the Financial Lines market and experience in writing new and profitable business and we would equally welcome applications from those with experience in any underwriting.
Skills & Experience
Outstanding technical underwriting skills in Professional Indemnity insurance.
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 thats perfect for you.We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training.Thats on top of enjoying all the benefits youd expect from the worlds 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 its right for our customers, our business and for you, then well 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 Communitys 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.
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