Multinational Underwriting Account Manager
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Role DescriptionThe purpose of this role is to take on the responsibility for developing the AZUK Mid Market Multinational capability across all business lines to support the growth ambitions through the delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
This will include product development, the monitoring of account performance, control of underwriting standards, business development activity, dealing with complex referrals, collaboration across key stakeholders and ensuring that business written is done so in a technically excellent manner, adhering to underwriting authority and standards.
This role will play a pivotal part in the strategic development of the Mid Market Multinational proposition, supporting the ongoing development of the operating model and creating a proposition seen as best in the market.
You'll participate in the Global P&C Academy accreditation, enhancing your skills in underwriting, risk engineering, pricing, and claims management while exchanging best practices across the Allianz Group. Furthermore, for pricing-based roles, Allianz Insurance offers a generous study package to enable the actuarial qualification to be obtained through the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK.Our team values continuous learning, you can enjoy free access to top training platforms like DataCamp, Databricks Academy, and LinkedIn Learning. Additionally, we host Lunch and Learn sessions on key business topics hosted by experts across the team and monthly insight sessions, including the Data Science Forum and analyst forum, to refine your technical skills.
Salary InformationPay: Circa £80,000 per year.
Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.
About YouAs the Multinational Underwriting Account Manager you will be responsible for;
- Driving the creation and innovation of new Multinational profitable growth areas in the Mid Market product lines
- Holding Multinational underwriting authority for P&C
- Supporting the MN CofE/Trading Team where necessary for 'four eyes' sign off
- Supporting setting and implementing local strategy for multinational business across all lines of business
- Oversight of the cross-functional activities within Allianz UK to ensure effective support of the multinational account development from the Operations, Distribution, Claims and Technical business functions
- Supporting the promotion of Allianz Multinational capabilities and products across the LOB in the UK market - in conjunction with the Regional and Distribution teams
- Playing a significant role in the development of the Multinational capabilities through the 'Transformation' programme
- Owning and developing the key relationships within AGC&S, Global Commercial and the OE networks
- Liaison across the account teams, TSS, Actuarial, Pricing, Portfolio Steering, Geospatial, Claims, Risk and Compliance, Regions and Senior Leadership
Essential SkillsTo be successful in this role you will have/be;
- An in-depth understanding of the make-up of policy wordings, clauses and non-standard covers available and their implications with an ability to convey that understanding.
- Able to identify cover and hazards influencing the acceptance, pricing or terms applicable to a risk and apply risk management techniques and appropriate underwriting rules to ensure sufficient breadth of risks is available to the Company.
- An ability to leading projects across multiple functions
- Understanding of the skills and tools required for effective Underwriting and has the ability to use these key skills to underwrite risks profitably with a particular focus on natural hazards.
- Understands causes and costs of claims and can apply appropriate risk management tools to mitigate loss.
- In-depth understanding of relevant legislation and its application by Line of Business.
- Experience of working within a general insurer environment with responsibility for top and bottom line performance of a portfolio or suite of portfolios.
- Significant underwriting experience
- Preference of Property &/or Casualty Multinational underwriting experience and authority
We support the government scheme "Access to Work" please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.
What We Will Offer YouRecognised 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
- Volunteering days
Our Ways of WorkingDo you need 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.
Diversity & InclusionAt Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.
Accessible Application for AllAs part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.
For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Matthew MckevittClosing date 01/05/25
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.
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