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Group Underwriter

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Allianz

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Ireland , Dublin

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Job Description:

The purpose of the role is to perform underwriting for new business and renewals, reporting to the Group Underwriting Manager within Allianz Partners. The role involves technical underwriting, data analysis, collaboration with sales teams, and maintaining documentation standards.

Job Responsibility:

  • Evaluate and issue quotes for corporate insurance schemes in accordance with company underwriting guidelines, pricing methodologies and other relevant regulations
  • Analyse claims data and risk factors to forecast future claims levels and set insurance premiums
  • Gather and review background information in order to effectively assess risk
  • Collaborate with Sales and Relationship Management teams throughout contract renewals and tenders to reach target KPIs, while maintaining underwriting standards
  • Prepare and issue client utilisation reports, including commentary and explanation of observed trends and scheme performance
  • Act as a technical referral point for other areas of the business in relation to all Underwriting queries
  • Form own opinions on requests and make sound underwriting decisions, within authority limits
  • Take ownership of queries received within the team and deliver a quality service and response time to colleagues
  • Represent Underwriting team on strategic projects, as needed
  • Comply with company standards in respect of documentation and file management
  • Update and maintain work activity reports for Management

Requirements:

  • Experience (minimum of c.3 years) in Underwriting position in relevant line of business
  • Proficiency in MS Excel is essential
  • Proven track record of successful negotiations with large corporate clients
  • Proven ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with others
  • Preferably Degree and / or professional insurance qualification (e.g. CII)

Nice to have:

Professional insurance qualification (e.g. CII)

What we offer:
  • Opportunity to work in a growing multicultural company
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 28, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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