Insurance Underwriter

Drive Your Underwriting Career Forward Are you ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment? This is your chance to shine We have an exciting opportunity in our Motor Fleet Underwriting team based in Southampton. (hybrid working). What's in it for you? Be at the heart of broker relationships Champion growth and secure new business Strengthen and expand our portfolio Collaborate with a supportive, high‑performing team Whether you're eager to step up or bring seasoned expertise, this is the perfect stage to accelerate your career. Join us and shape the future of underwriting today As a key member of our underwriting team, you'll be at the forefront of broker relationships, driving growth, securing new business, and strengthening our existing portfolio. You’ll take part in our Fleet Authority Accreditation programme, sharpening your skills in underwriting, risk engineering, pricing, and claims management. You’ll also connect with experts across the Allianz Group to exchange best practices and broaden your global perspective. We’re serious about learning. Enjoy free access to premium platforms like DataCamp, Databricks Academy, and LinkedIn Learning. Plus, our popular Lunch and Learn sessions and monthly forums (including the Data Science and Analyst Forums) will keep your skills sharp and your curiosity ignited. Salary Information Your salary will reflect your experience, skills, and location. And remember this is just one part of our comprehensive reward package designed to support your success and wellbeing. About You As our next Insurance Underwriter, you’ll be: Building and maintaining strong broker relationships, negotiating with confidence, and delivering exceptional service Collaborating with your team to deliver timely renewal terms, new business quotes, mid‑term adjustments, survey prep, and policy transactions Ensuring accurate documentation is issued to clients Learning from industry‑leading Underwriters and expanding your knowledge across the business Bringing energy, initiative, and a growth mindset, ready to challenge yourself and support the team Essential Skills To thrive in this role, you’ll bring: Proven experience in underwriting risk A strategic approach to risk evaluation and relationship‑building with broker clients A passion for personal and professional development Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Analytical thinker with a keen attention to detail Desirable Skills A CII qualification (or a commitment to achieving one) is essential for success in this technical team Solid mathematical foundation for technical underwriting decisions 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. Our commitment 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 the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neuro‑divergent 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. Hr‑recruitment@allianz.co.uk For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Charlotte Whalley Closing date 08/12/25 #LI-Hybrid 79156 | Underwriting | Professional | Non‑Executive | Allianz UK | Full‑Time | Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr