Engineering Inspection New Business Underwriter

Allianz; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Discounts on Allianz products

Volunteering days

Job summary

Allianz in Birmingham seeks an Engineering Inspection New Business Underwriter to underwrite profitable quotations, build broker and client relationships, and grow the engineering inspection portfolio within a hybrid working model. You will collaborate across teams to convert opportunities and continuously expand your underwriting expertise in a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes delivering excellent service, pursuing CII qualifications, and aligning with Allianz values while

Qualifications

• Previous experience within insurance or financial services.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating, trading and managing customer relationships.
• Ability to make informed decisions using sound judgement and analytical thinking.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and delivering results.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Positive and adaptable approach to change and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to pursuing and completing CII qualifications.
• Demonstrated passion for learning, development and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite profitable new business engineering inspection quotations within agreed authority levels and underwriting guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients through virtual and face-to-face meetings.
• Trade, negotiate and secure new business opportunities while achieving agreed targets.
• Work closely with colleagues across Engineering Inspection Services and Distribution to identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Prospect and qualify potential leads, helping to grow the engineering inspection portfolio.
• Anticipate objections and confidently present solutions that demonstrate the value of Allianz products and services.
• Handle customer and broker enquiries by telephone and in writing, delivering high levels of service and professionalism.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of your personal development, continuously expanding your technical and market knowledge.
• Champion Allianz values by being Brave, With Heart, Inspiring Trust and Being Responsible in all interactions.

Skills

Insurance experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Career development

Job description

Role Description

Join our dynamic and successful Engineering Inspection Services Department as an Engineering Inspection New Business Underwriter within our new business team. You will play a key role in driving profitable growth, building strong broker and client relationships, and delivering an outstanding customer experience while developing your underwriting expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Location: This role is based in our Birmingham office, please note that this is a hybrid working role with the expectation that attend the office 2-3 days per week.

Salary Information

Pay: Circa £35,000 per year.

The salary offered will reflect your experience, skills, and location and forms part of our comprehensive total rewards package.

About You

• Underwrite profitable new business engineering inspection quotations within agreed authority levels and underwriting guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients through virtual and face-to-face meetings.
• Trade, negotiate and secure new business opportunities while achieving agreed targets.
• Work closely with colleagues across Engineering Inspection Services and Distribution to identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Prospect and qualify potential leads, helping to grow the engineering inspection portfolio.
• Anticipate objections and confidently present solutions that demonstrate the value of Allianz products and services.
• Handle customer and broker enquiries by telephone and in writing, delivering high levels of service and professionalism.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of your personal development, continuously expanding your technical and market knowledge.
• Champion Allianz values by being Brave, With Heart, Inspiring Trust and Being Responsible in all interactions.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience within insurance or financial services.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating, trading and managing customer relationships.
• Ability to make informed decisions using sound judgement and analytical thinking.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and delivering results.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Positive and adaptable approach to change and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to pursuing and completing CII qualifications.
• Demonstrated passion for learning, development and career progression.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within commercial insurance underwriting or engineering-related insurance products.
• Understanding of broker distribution channels and new business development.
• Experience identifying and developing sales opportunities through prospecting activity.
• Knowledge of engineering inspection services, risk management or related insurance products.
• Ability to contribute innovative ideas that improve team performance and customer outcomes.
• Experience working within a target-driven environment.
• Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage.

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.

Inclusive Support & Accessibility

At Allianz, we are committed to fostering building an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates and offer tailored adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, whether that’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, flexible working arrangements, mentoring or coaching. We want to encourage candidates to speak with us about any adjustments they may need. We’re here to support you.

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and meet the essential criteria, you can choose to be considered through our Offer an Interview Scheme.

Closing date 06/10/26

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

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