LMRE Senior Underwriter

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49132 | Underwriting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent

Who we areAllianz 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 DescriptionA new opportunity has just become available and we're looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Real Estate Underwriting team.

As an integral member of the full cucle national LMRE Team, your focus will be on writing business and to contribute to the profitable growth of the Allianz LMRe Account.

Underwriters are the first point of contact for all customers of the Real Estate Division. To work as part of this successful and dynamic division, you will be customer focused and team oriented in order to deliver an excellent customer journey.

It will require strong technical underwriting knowledge in the London Market Real Estate business, as you will be responsible for underwriting key accounts, driving intelligent new business growth and acting as an authority holder within the business.

Job duties

• Building strong relationships with brokers, negotiating effectively, and providing excellent customer service at all times
• Working as part of a close-knit team to offer renewal terms before deadlines, along with mid-term adjustments, survey preparation, and other types of policy transaction as needed
• Thorough checking and issuing of documents to clients
• Learning about different areas of the business from industry-leading Underwriters
• Support the wider teams by being proactive, enthusiastic and by challenging yourself to go out of your comfort zone.
• Provide suggestions to continuously improve the business in an ever-changing environment

About You

• Outstanding technical underwriting skills in London market real estate
• Excellent trading skills and a confident negotiator. Proven experience in handling large cases
• A strong ability to build, develop and maintain broker relationships
• Achievement orientated, able to organise own workload to meet tight deadlines and with a positive attitude
• A good team player. Supportive to others with an enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Confident and engaging communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence others
• ACII qualified or progression towards
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

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 WorkingDo 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 ValuesWe secure your futureBe Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring TrustOur 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 out 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.

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