Senior Construction Underwriter - Hybrid & Growth

Allianz; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Discounts on Allianz products

Job summary

Allianz Commercial is seeking a Senior New Business Construction Underwriter based in the UK, with hybrid working 2–3 days in the office. The role focuses on underwriting construction risks, pricing, and broker relations to drive profitable growth, with collaboration across Claims, Operations and Risk teams in Birmingham or Bristol.

You will negotiate with brokers, identify new opportunities, and contribute to regional strategy while supporting colleagues and promoting a client-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction underwriting, including casualty/liability covers.
• Strong ability to underwrite new business effectively.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with brokers and negotiating outcomes.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex risks and market conditions.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on profitable growth and retention.

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 strong broker and client relationships through regular engagement.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with brokers to secure sustainable business.
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the market.
• Contribute to regional underwriting strategy and key business initiatives.
• Providing support and guidance to colleagues on lower license levels, signing off referrals and working on quality assurance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Claims, Operations, and Risk teams.
• Represent Allianz positively in the market, attending broker and client meetings.

Skills

Construction underwriting

New business underwriting

Broker negotiation

Analytical mindset

Commercial awareness

Team mentoring

Communication

Job description

Allianz Commercial is seeking a Senior New Business Construction Underwriter based in the UK, with hybrid working 2–3 days in the office. The role focuses on underwriting construction risks, pricing, and broker relations to drive profitable growth, with collaboration across Claims, Operations and Risk teams in Birmingham or Bristol.

You will negotiate with brokers, identify new opportunities, and contribute to regional strategy while supporting colleagues and promoting a client-centric approach.