Property & Casualty Underwriter

Property & Casualty UnderwriterRole Description This is an exciting opportunity for us and one which will provide significant strides in our journey towards bing the UK's Number 1mercial Insurer. Allianz UK will drive profitable growth across this important segment and establish ourselves as the employer of choice. As a result of this proposition, we're looking for an experienced Property & Casualty Underwriter to join our fast paced and already successful team in Leeds (Hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office). Salary Information Salary Circa £40,000. Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package. Key Accountabilities You will: Handle general Customers' queries via the telephone and in writing within agreed service standards. Underwrite Existing cases and process mid-term adjustments including analysis andpiling data for authority referrals. Handle internal Claims and Account queries. Negotiate within authority and refer where appropriate to maximise customer retention including persuading, influencing and convincing customers of the benefits of an opposed course of action. Anticipate likely objections and build effective responses. 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 Thorough checking and issuing of renewal 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 yourfort zone. Provide suggestions to continuously improve the business in an ever-changing environment About You You will need to demonstrate: Passion about your development Taking initiative and being proactive within a team Good verbal and writtenmunication skills Attention to detail and good analytical skills Good decision-making skills Existing CII qualification or amitment to progressing towards CII qualifications is necessary for working within this technical team A good team player. Supportive to others with an enthusiastic and positive attitude. 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 Volunteering days Our Ways of Working Do 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. Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ourmitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in themunity's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We embrace neurodiversity and wee 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 All As 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. H For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Charlotte Whalley Closing date 15/08/2025 We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications. Join us - Let's Care for Tomorrow. #LI-Hybrid 79248 | Underwriting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent . Job ID 79248