We’re looking for a proven New Business Underwriter.
You’ll take ownership of complex, high‑value new business, build strong broker relationships, and help drive profitable growth. This role is pivotal within Allianz UK’s ambition to become the UK’s number one commercial insurer, offering real influence, visibility, and impact in a fast‑growing, market‑leading team.
You’ll participate in the Allianz Global P&C Academy, enhancing your skills in underwriting, risk engineering, pricing, and claims management while exchanging best practices across the Allianz Group. Allianz Insurance supports professional qualifications, such as IFoA and CII, where considered appropriate.
This is a hybrid role involving working from home combined with a minimum of 2‑3 days per week in our Manchester or Leeds offices.
Salary Information
Pay: Circa £35-£40k 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 You
* Underwrite and negotiate new Motor Trade business, including complex and higher‑value risks, in line with Allianz underwriting standards and risk appetite.
* Develop and manage a new business pipeline, converting opportunities into profitable outcomes.
* Build and maintain strong, trusted broker relationships, acting as a visible and credible underwriting partner.
* Actively engage with brokers through face‑to‑face meetings, networking, and market activity where required.
* Achieve agreed financial and operational performance targets, supporting sustainable growth.
* Collaborate effectively with distribution, operations, and underwriting colleagues to deliver seamless customer outcomes.
* Deliver a consistently high‑quality service, applying sound underwriting judgement and analytical rigour to every decision.
Essential Skills
* Proven experience underwriting Motor Trade commercial insurance.
* Strong technical underwriting and risk assessment capability, including complex or non‑standard risks.
* Demonstrated trading, negotiation, and influencing skills.
* Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
* Strong analytical, numerical, and decision‑making ability.
* Good understanding of the UK general insurance market.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in a new business or growth‑focused underwriting role.
* Experience working within, or supporting, a Centre of Excellence or national operating model.
* Responsible use of digital or AI‑enabled underwriting tools to enhance service and decision‑making.
What We Will Offer You
* 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
We support hybrid work patterns and help you balance work and personal circumstances within the business requirements.
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 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.
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