Assistant Underwriter

46952 | Underwriting | Entry Level | 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 for an Assistant Property and Casualty Underwriter to join a growing team in the Leeds branch. This is a hybrid working role.
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 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
To collaborate strongly with other departments to achieve the Company's goals in respect of service delivery
Skills & Experience
Experience in underwriting Property & Casualty Commercial Insurance
Passionate about your own development
Excellent relationship management skills
Practical knowledge of MS Office and MS Outlook
Good Numerical and verbal reasoning skills
Excellent verbal influencing and trading skills
An understanding of the general insurance market
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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