Head of Mid
Posted a month ago
- Guildford, Surrey
- Any
- External
- Expires In 2 months
Location : Guildford/hybrid
Salary: Competitive + car allowance + annual bonus + excellent benefits
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.
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Lines Pricing Leader to join us as Head of Mid Corp Pricing . Our Mid Corp portfolio covers Property, Casualty, Engineering, Motor Trade and Speciality Lines so is a broad and diverse book and the role holder will be comfortable leading the development of Pricing capability across this suite of products in line with our Global framework.
The role will have responsibility for both Technical and Street Pricing disciplines and will be responsible for working in partnership with the Underwriting teams to deliver our financial plan as well as setting strategy to evolve our capabilities for the future.
The role is multi-faceted and you will be comfortable considering 'technology' as well as 'technical' developments and managing senior stakeholders as well as a large team. You will also play a key role representing the UK into our Global departments and helping define and then bringing global best practice into our UK business.
We have a lot of activity underway in this space, with a Global Transformation programme developing new platforms and a roadmap of evolving capability. It's a great time to time to join and be part of the journey.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and set strategic direction across all the components of Mid Corp Pricing. (Data development, Price model development, Pricing strategy, Pricing Tools etc)
Oversee the implementation of Pricing best practice into the UK business. Ensure we meet Allianz Global Technical Excellence standards and enable our Pricing capabilities to become 'certified'.
Work with the various Underwriting teams to set pricing strategy and deliver the financial plan.
Engage with, and influence Senior Stakeholders across UK business and Allianz Group as Pricing Lead for this portfolio
Oversee increasing sophistication in tooling and processes to assist in ongoing efficiency improvement across team
Contribute to strategic decisions regarding future platform design, tooling and data delivery approach
Successfully lead, engage and develop capability across team of 20+
Contribute to the development of and uphold a robust governance framework ensuring alignment to developments in the regulatory environment
Responsible for Pricing Committee Proposals for this portfolio
About you
An experienced Senior Pricing Manager with significant experience leading teams and high profile pricing deliveries
You will have experience of managing multiple pricing portfolios simultaneously or end to end responsibility across disciplines for a single portfolio.
Ideally, your primary experience will be in Commercial lines Mid Corp pricing with some experience of large case pricing.
You will enjoy the complexity and creativity required when pricing within a Commercial Insurance environment and have significant experience working with Underwriters.
You will enjoy constantly seeking to innovate across all aspects of pricing, including data, software, tooling, technical approaches and the best means of collaboration with other teams to deliver pricing sophistication
You will be confident managing senior stakeholders
Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries or equivalent qualification with extensive relevant post-qualification experience.
Confident in understanding of Pricing & Actuarial software such as Emblem and Radar
Experience using tools such as Python, R, SQL, SAS,, Excel, VBA
Strong business acumen
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:
Annual bonus scheme
30 days holiday plus bank holidays
Car allowance
Private Medical Insurance
Contributory pension scheme
Life cover
Group Income Protection
Flexible buy/sell holiday options
Flexible working arrangements
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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Salary: Competitive + car allowance + annual bonus + excellent benefits
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.
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Lines Pricing Leader to join us as Head of Mid Corp Pricing . Our Mid Corp portfolio covers Property, Casualty, Engineering, Motor Trade and Speciality Lines so is a broad and diverse book and the role holder will be comfortable leading the development of Pricing capability across this suite of products in line with our Global framework.
The role will have responsibility for both Technical and Street Pricing disciplines and will be responsible for working in partnership with the Underwriting teams to deliver our financial plan as well as setting strategy to evolve our capabilities for the future.
The role is multi-faceted and you will be comfortable considering 'technology' as well as 'technical' developments and managing senior stakeholders as well as a large team. You will also play a key role representing the UK into our Global departments and helping define and then bringing global best practice into our UK business.
We have a lot of activity underway in this space, with a Global Transformation programme developing new platforms and a roadmap of evolving capability. It's a great time to time to join and be part of the journey.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and set strategic direction across all the components of Mid Corp Pricing. (Data development, Price model development, Pricing strategy, Pricing Tools etc)
Oversee the implementation of Pricing best practice into the UK business. Ensure we meet Allianz Global Technical Excellence standards and enable our Pricing capabilities to become 'certified'.
Work with the various Underwriting teams to set pricing strategy and deliver the financial plan.
Engage with, and influence Senior Stakeholders across UK business and Allianz Group as Pricing Lead for this portfolio
Oversee increasing sophistication in tooling and processes to assist in ongoing efficiency improvement across team
Contribute to strategic decisions regarding future platform design, tooling and data delivery approach
Successfully lead, engage and develop capability across team of 20+
Contribute to the development of and uphold a robust governance framework ensuring alignment to developments in the regulatory environment
Responsible for Pricing Committee Proposals for this portfolio
About you
An experienced Senior Pricing Manager with significant experience leading teams and high profile pricing deliveries
You will have experience of managing multiple pricing portfolios simultaneously or end to end responsibility across disciplines for a single portfolio.
Ideally, your primary experience will be in Commercial lines Mid Corp pricing with some experience of large case pricing.
You will enjoy the complexity and creativity required when pricing within a Commercial Insurance environment and have significant experience working with Underwriters.
You will enjoy constantly seeking to innovate across all aspects of pricing, including data, software, tooling, technical approaches and the best means of collaboration with other teams to deliver pricing sophistication
You will be confident managing senior stakeholders
Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries or equivalent qualification with extensive relevant post-qualification experience.
Confident in understanding of Pricing & Actuarial software such as Emblem and Radar
Experience using tools such as Python, R, SQL, SAS,, Excel, VBA
Strong business acumen
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:
Annual bonus scheme
30 days holiday plus bank holidays
Car allowance
Private Medical Insurance
Contributory pension scheme
Life cover
Group Income Protection
Flexible buy/sell holiday options
Flexible working arrangements
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
TPBN1_UKTJ
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