Commercial Director - Allianz Personal Broker

Allianz; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Croydon is seeking a Commercial Director to lead business outcomes and strategy for their Personal Broker division. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, leading distribution initiatives, and enhancing business performance. The ideal candidate will have strong account management skills and a deep understanding of the insurance market. This position offers flexible working and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Hybrid working

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

Discounts on insurance products

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the general insurance marketplace.
• Experience in developing strategies for customer needs.
• Strong capabilities in managing distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of commercial outcomes for the Allianz Personal Broker business plan.
• Work with leadership to ensure regulatory obligations are met.
• Develop insights and capabilities to improve business performance.

Skills

Account management skills

Strong communication

Influencing skills

Understanding of risk and regulatory environment

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

ACII or MBA

Job description

Overview

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Role Description

Reporting into the Managing Director of Allianz Personal Broker, the Commercial Director will lead the delivery of Commercial outcomes required for our the Allianz Personal Broker business plan working in conjunction with other members of the Allianz Personal (AzP) Broker Leadership Team; to contribute and where appropriate lead the development of the strategy and plan for the AzP Broker business.

As a member of the AzP Broker Leadership Team you will ensure regulatory, AZUK Holdings and Allianz Group obligations and responsibilities are met through leading our people in a manner that enables their personal and collective success. In conjunction with the AzP Broker Managing Director and the AzP Distribution Director you will lead Allianz\'s market distribution and trading presence influencing industry dynamics and issues in a manner that benefits our customers and Allianz.

Salary Information

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Delivery of the AzP Broker P&L aligned to support and enable our whole business strategy at a UK and Global Distribution level and delivery of the plan through collaboration and work with other AzP Broker Leadership members, AzP and Allianz Group stakeholders and key external stakeholders.
• Work with other members of the AzP Broker Leadership to develop insights, propositions and capabilities that improve the business performance in both profit and growth terms enabling Allianz Personal Broker to grow its market share and deliver its ROE requirements.
• Work with AzP Broker Leadership, the AzP Broker Pricing and Underwriting Director, the AzP Finance business partner and other business partners to lead and direct the delivery of a market leading presence through sophisticated and responsive underwriting, pricing and operational business capability for AzP Broker delivering the UK plans and activities that align to our strategies, plans and tactics and in doing so ensure effective implementation.
• Develop Allianz\'s business to provide both clients and brokers with effective and compliant customer service-led business models. Lead and co-ordinate the cross-functional teams required to ensure service delivery in alignment with the stated and defined strategy for each market.
• Working with the AzP Broker Pricing and Underwriting Director and the AzP Broker Claims business partner, lead inputs into the quarterly reserving process and ensure the granularity of the business is allowed for in AzH reserving, and track and monitor customer complaints
• Lead and co-ordinate engagement with GSMD and other Group areas as required to input into Global Broker growth.
• Working with the AzP Head of Change, provide the business with clear sight of new initiatives, or opportunities to improve sophistication in the business and the impact on the AzP Broker P&L
• On behalf of the Broker MD, attend and lead on AzP Broker input into the Smart Circle to ensure assumptions are relevant and appropriate for the broker business.
• Demonstrate clear and compelling leadership, aligned to the Allianz values and people attribute. Ensure employee engagement and motivation is high through the setting of clear objectives, effective communication, and visibility.

• Develop the talent available to the broader business through ensuring the highest standards of recruitment, training and development.
• Adhere to the agreed expense budgets.

• Ensure the standards of internal and regulatory governance are applied consistently and effectively

Technical Skills

• Understanding of the risk and regulatory environment.
• Strong technical capability and account management skills in general insurance with ability to interpret into P&L management and tangible actions which balance multiple demands.
• Distribution expertise, knowledge of the UK personal lines market space business practices and relationship management expertise.
• Ensure successful implementation of Group policies and strategies within AzP Broker.
• Set the business and UK distribution strategy, ethical standards and regulatory climate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capability to influence employees across hierarchies and multi-sites.
• A Financial Conduct Authority Approved Person, able to comply with the Principles and accompanying Codes of Practice for Approved Persons.

Experience

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the general insurance marketplace; the distribution landscape and key personnel; current regulation; current and emerging trends.
• Confident in developing strategies to drive appropriate improvement and adaptations in response to changing customer needs and business direction.
• Strong capabilities in expanding and managing different types of traditional distribution channels.

Qualifications

• Degree desirable or equivalent qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.
• ACII or MBA is desirable but not compulsory.
• Strong financial acumen, including Financial Tools for Account Managers.

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 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.

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For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Scott Burns

Closing Date - 10th October 2025

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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