Senior New Business Construction Underwriter

Role Description This is an exciting opportunity to join our expert-led Allianz Commercial team as a Senior New Business Construction Underwriter, playing a key role in delivering profitable growth. You will support the development of a world-class, multi-niche Insurance & Engineering offering, contributing to ambitious regional growth targets.

Location:

This role is based in either our Birmingham or Bristol offices, please note that this is a hybrid working role with the expectation that you attend the office 2-3 days per week, as well as meeting with brokers. Salary Information Pay:
Circa 60,000 per year.

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You Underwrite construction risks across new business to meet growth and profitability targets

Assess and price risk in line with Allianz appetite and underwriting strategy

Build and maintain strong broker and client relationships through regular engagement

Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with brokers to secure sustainable business

Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the market

Contribute to regional underwriting strategy and key business initiatives

Providing support and guidance to colleagues on lower license levels, signing off referrals and working on quality assurance

Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Claims, Operations, and Risk teams

Represent Allianz positively in the market, attending broker and client meetings

Essential Skills Extensive experience in construction underwriting, including casualty/liability covers

Strong ability to underwrite new business effectively

Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with brokers and negotiating outcomes

Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex risks and market conditions

Commercial awareness with a focus on profitable growth and retention

Self-motivated team player with the ability to support and mentor others

Desirable Skills Proactive and driven with a strong focus on personal and professional development

Ability to take initiative and contribute positively within a team environment

Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage

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

Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working Do you need 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.

Inclusive Support & Accessibility At Allianz, we are committed to fostering building an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates and offer tailored adjustments throughout the recruitment process…