Executive Underwriter - Captive Fronting, Alternative Risk Transfer

Overview

Executive Underwriter – Captive Fronting, Alternative Risk Transfer
, based in New York. Allianz Commercial seeks a dedicated professional to join our Captive Solutions & Multinational North America team.

• Act as the primary relationship manager and subject matter expert for a portfolio of Global Captive Fronting accounts, fostering strong client and broker relationships and promoting the ART value proposition.
• Provide technical guidance on Captive Fronted program structures and collaborate with Distribution to identify and pursue growth opportunities.
• Client Interaction & Relationship Management: serve as the key relationship point of contact for clients and brokers, ensuring exceptional service; build and maintain long-term relationships with key client and broker contacts; develop relationships with Allianz Commercial Lines of Business (LOBs) and the Multinational Unit to enhance service delivery.
• Business Development & Growth: identify and develop new business opportunities with Distribution and LOBs; deliver market and competitor insights to inform strategy; negotiate fees and ensure account profitability.
• Promoting ART Value Proposition: advocate and market the ART offering for fronting and structured underwriting both externally and within Allianz Group.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance: manage a portfolio of Global Captive Multinational Structured Fronting accounts with a focus on governance, compliance, and credit exposure management; adhere to corporate compliance standards including credit risk, legal documentation, and licensing; develop and communicate operational KPIs and SLAs.
• Strategic Insight & Industry Knowledge: maintain current understanding of client needs and industry segments to tailor solutions; ensure delivery on service standards to enhance client satisfaction.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience negotiating, structuring and executing complex Fronting and Multinational programs.
• Client relationship management experience up to C-suite level.
• 5+ years’ experience in a line of business or risk management role.
• In-depth understanding of Captive concepts, their rationale, and operations; broad-based knowledge of major lines of business.
• Ability to define a clear value proposition and develop innovative solutions in changing environments.
• Experience applying market knowledge and understanding business and customer needs; ability to utilize tools to support day-to-day tasks and data-driven decision making; ability to articulate strategies to address market trends.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal; ability to influence senior stakeholders across Lines of Business and Functions; ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, brokers, and peers.
• University degree or insurance qualification in Actuarial, Insurance, Underwriting, Finance or Legal.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with annual performance-based incentive opportunities; base pay range provided depending on location and experience.
• Hybrid working model with flexible arrangements; commitment to an inclusive environment where you belong.
• Career development, digital learning programs, and international career mobility.
• Support for health and wellbeing, private healthcare, generous parental leave, and other life event accommodations.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainable initiatives and to be engaged in shaping a safe and inclusive future for the industry and clients.