Business Development Underwriter – Allianz Ireland
We are proud to be one of the world’s most trusted insurance companies, serving over 800,000 customers across Ireland, with a history of more than 100 years. With over 700 people, we truly care for our employees and their individual needs and aspirations.
We have tailored our work approach to provide the flexibility and support you need to excel in this role. The position is officially based in Elm Park, Dublin 4 but works within a hybrid working model.
We are recognised as a Great Place to Work 2025 and one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing. If you’re ready to take the next step, apply now and become part of the team!
The Opportunity
As part of the Business Development Underwriter Team you will join 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 aligned with our risk appetite, engage with internal stakeholders, and deliver against agreed GWP targets to support our growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Profitably underwrite commercial, property, and liability insurance submissions to achieve GWP targets for all sectors
* Oversee end‑to‑end customer outcome of allocated new business submissions aligned to target KPI’s
* Balance speed of turnaround with technical requirements to deliver on team targets including quote rate and conversion
* Engage with internal stakeholders in Sales and Distribution, Pricing and Portfolio Management to negotiate terms, convert prospects, and conduct detailed risk assessment and acceptance within existing DUA framework agreements
* Partner with Sales and Distribution to prospect and win new risks, delivering against agreed performance and service metrics
* Share knowledge and technical expertise with colleagues, contributing to personal and team technical development
* Identify and implement improvements in process, proposition or service to best serve our customer base
Key Requirements / Skills & Experience
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial insurance (property and liability)
* Experience in growth, achieving targets, underwriting
* 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) and i90
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration package, generous pension scheme contributions, health insurance, a working from home allowance, numerous wellbeing and family benefits, and a well‑connected, accessible location with onsite staff parking and provided lunches.
EEO Statement
We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
Regulatory Notice
This role is subject to Minimum Competency Code (“MCC”) as provided for by the Central Bank of Ireland. A recognised insurance qualification may be required for this position. Appointment to this role will be subject to the requirements provided by the Central Bank of Ireland. This role is a Control Function (CF‑4,8) and is subject to F&P Standards. The successful candidate will be provided with the relevant Conduct Standards (including Additional Conduct Standards) training, where required.
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