About Allianz
We are proud to be one of the world’s most trusted insurance companies, and Ireland’s #1 Property & Casualty Insurer serving over 900,000 customers across Ireland, for over 100 years. Our success is driven by the incredible people we employ, with over 800 people in Allianz Ireland, we are committed to supporting our employees’ individual needs and aspirations.
Location & Work Model
This role is officially based in Elm Park, Dublin 4, but we embrace a hybrid working model that offers you the flexibility and support you need to excel in your role.
The Opportunity
As part of the Business Development Underwriter Team you will join a group of experienced technical experts who underwrite commercial combined, property and liability business across all commercial sectors.
Working proactively with Broker partners and Allianz Customer Relationship Executives you will target new business opportunities that are aligned to our risk appetite, proactively engage with internal stakeholders in Customer, Pricing and Portfolio Management and deliver against agreed GWP targets to support our overall growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Profitably underwrite commercial, property and liability insurance submissions to achieve GWP targets for all sectors
Oversee the end to end customer outcome of allocated new business submissions aligned to target KPI’s
Balance speed of turnaround with technical requirements of the role to deliver on Business Development team targets including quote rate and conversion
Engage with internal stakeholders in Sales and Distribution, Pricing and Portfolio management to negotiate terms to convert target prospects and conduct detailed risk assessment and acceptance within existing Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA) framework agreements
Partner with colleagues in Sales and Distribution to prospect and win new risks, delivering against agreed performance and service metrics
Share knowledge and technical expertise with colleagues, contribute to personal and team technical development
Identify and implement improvements in process, proposition or service to best serve our customer base
Essential Requirements / Skills & Experience
A minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance (property and liability)
CIP or relevant qualification
Experience in growth, achieving targets, underwriting
Desirable
A proven track record in winning and writing commercial combined products at mid-market level
Specialist experience in engineering, manufacturing and distribution sectors/business
Experience in a New Business role in commercial or general insurance
Proficiency in Salesforce (or equivalent CRM system) and i90
Understanding of Data Analytics or Artificial Intelligence principles and applications is beneficial
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration package, generous pension scheme contributions, health insurance, working from home allowance, numerous wellbeing and family benefits, an onsite gym, and a well-connected, accessible location with onsite staff parking and free lunches.
Regulatory Notice
Appointment to this role will be subject to the requirements provided for by the Central Bank of Ireland. The successful candidate will be provided with relevant Conduct Standards training, where required. Full details are available via the Central Bank website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
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