Hybrid Construction Underwriter - New Business Growth

Allianz UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allianz UK in Manchester is seeking a New Business Construction Underwriter to help deliver profitable growth across our Insurance & Engineering portfolio. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days in the Manchester office weekly.

You will underwrite construction risks, price terms, and build strong broker relationships while contributing to regional underwriting strategy and ambitious growth targets. You’ll collaborate with Claims, Operations and Risk teams to secure sustainable business.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction underwriting including casualty/liability covers.
• Ability to underwrite new business effectively.
• Confident communicator with brokers and negotiates outcomes.
• Analytical mindset to assess complex risks and market conditions.
• Commercial awareness with focus on profitable growth and retention.
• Self-motivated team player capable of mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite construction risks across new business to meet growth and profitability targets.
• Assess and price risk in line with Allianz appetite and underwriting strategy.
• Build and maintain broker/client relationships through regular engagement.
• Negotiate terms, conditions and pricing with brokers to secure sustainable business.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the market.
• Contribute to regional underwriting strategy and key business initiatives.
• Collaborate with Claims, Operations, and Risk teams.
• Represent Allianz in broker/client meetings.

Skills

Construction underwriting

Underwrite new business

Broker negotiation

Risk analysis

Profitability focus

Mentoring

Professional development

Initiative

Responsible AI usage

Job description

Allianz UK in Manchester is seeking a New Business Construction Underwriter to help deliver profitable growth across our Insurance & Engineering portfolio. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days in the Manchester office weekly.

You will underwrite construction risks, price terms, and build strong broker relationships while contributing to regional underwriting strategy and ambitious growth targets. You’ll collaborate with Claims, Operations and Risk teams to secure sustainable business.