OverviewThis job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Role DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity to take on a challenging role in our expert led Allianz Construction team. As an integral member within the Regional team your focus will be on profitable growth, retention and technical excellence in building a world class, multi-niche Insurance & Engineering related service, with ambitious growth targets.You will be responsible for underwriting Construction risks with associated Casualty/Liability covers, ensuring customer business growth and retention. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be a Senior Authority holder focused on winning and retaining business of a large and complex nature. You will provide excellent service to customers, build and develop successful broker relationships and be visible in the local market, thriving on face-to-face contact with brokers and end customers.This role will be hybrid from our offices in either Manchester, Newcastle, Lancaster, Leeds, Glasgow or Birmingham.Salary InformationPay: Circa £60,000 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 YouWe don't expect you to know everything from day one, but the following will enable you to hit the ground running:Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom-line targets.Positively represent AzC externally to the market.Support development and execution of regional Underwriting strategy.Support key business initiatives.Generate new producer relationships.Participate/contribute to key projects.Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers.Proactively support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business (including client and producer negotiations where necessary).Proactively drive involvement of functional areas in Underwriting process, including e.g., MMC, ARC, Claims, Operations.Develop and maintain strong relationships with key producers and clients and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., risk managers)Essential SkillsSeasoned professional with proven track record in construction underwriting' with a heavy focus on Civils.Confidence and articulate - you need to be comfortable engaging with brokers and undertaking negotiations, proactively representing Allianz to the market.Analytical and Strategic - you need to be able to review submissions and understand Allianz's appetite whilst considering market conditions.Team player but self-motivated and willing to train/mentor junior members of the team.Competent IT skills.Desirable skillsPassion about your developmentTaking initiative and being proactive within a teamWhat 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 optionsHybrid workingAnnual performance related bonusContributory pension schemeDevelopment daysA discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and petRetail discountsVolunteering daysOur 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.Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.ukFor any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Matthew MckevittWe reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.Closing date 29/09/2025#LI-HybridJoin us - Let's Care for Tomorrow. #J-18808-Ljbffr