Senior Construction Underwriter

Allianz UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Hybrid working

Annual performance-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

Discounts on insurance products

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is seeking a Senior Construction Underwriter to join their Allianz Construction team. This hybrid role focuses on profitable growth and technical excellence in underwriting construction risks while maintaining customer relationships. Key responsibilities include underwriting new and renewal accounts, representing the company in the market, and supporting business initiatives. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in construction underwriting and strong negotiation skills. Competitive salary includes a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in construction underwriting.
• Comfortable engaging with brokers and undertaking negotiations.
• Ability to review submissions and understand market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet targets.
• Represent Allianz externally in the market.
• Support the development and execution of the regional underwriting strategy.
• Generate new producer relationships.

Skills

Construction underwriting

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Team player

IT competence

Job description

Apply for the Senior Construction Underwriter role at Allianz UK.

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expert‑led Allianz Construction team as an integral member on the regional team. Your focus will be on profitable growth, retention and technical excellence in building a world‑class, multi‑niche insurance and engineering related service, with ambitious growth targets.

You will be responsible for underwriting construction risks with associated casualty/liability covers, ensuring customer business growth and retention. As a Senior Authority holder you will win and retain large and complex business, provide excellent service to customers, build successful broker relationships and be visible in the local market.

This role will be hybrid from our offices in either London or Guildford.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top‑line and bottom‑line targets.
• Represent Allianz externally in the market.
• Support the development and execution of the regional underwriting strategy.
• Support key business initiatives.
• Generate new producer relationships.
• Participate and contribute to key projects.
• Negotiate price and terms with producers.
• Support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business, including client and producer negotiations where necessary.
• Drive involvement of functional areas (e.g., underwriting, claims, operations) in the underwriting process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key producers, clients and other stakeholders such as risk managers.

Essential Skills

• Seasoned professional with a proven track record in construction underwriting.
• Confidence and articulate, comfortable engaging with brokers and undertaking negotiations.
• Analytical and strategic, able to review submissions and understand Allianz’ appetite while considering market conditions.
• Team player, self‑motivated and willing to train/mentor junior members of the team.
• Competent IT skills.

Desirable Skills

• Passion for development.
• Taking initiative and being proactive within a team.

Salary

Pay: Circa £50,000 per year. (Based on relevant experience, skills and location.)

Benefits

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options.
• Hybrid working.
• Annual performance‑related bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Development days.
• Discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products (car, home, pet).
• Retail discounts.
• Volunteering days.

Equal Opportunities

Allianz is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neuro‑divergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure success. We celebrate diversity, including gender, ethnicity, disability and more, and hold numerous accreditations such as EDGE, Women in Finance Charter, Disability Confident, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Armed Forces Covenant.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: 15/12/25