Senior Construction Underwriter – New Business Growth

Allianz Management Services Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Hybrid working

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

Discount on insurance products (up to

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Job summary

Allianz Management Services Ltd in the UK is recruiting a Senior New Business Construction Underwriter to join Allianz Commercial. You will underwrite construction risks for new business, pricing in line with appetite, and contribute to profitable growth across regional targets.

The role is hybrid, based in either Birmingham or Bristol, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week and regular broker engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction underwriting, including casualty/liability covers.
• Strong ability to underwrite new business effectively.
• Confident communicator, skilled at broker negotiations.
• Analytical mindset for complex risk and market conditions.
• Commercial focus on profitable growth and retention.
• Self-motivated team player who can mentor 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 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.
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues on lower license levels, signing off referrals and QA.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Claims, Operations, and Risk teams.
• Represent Allianz positively in the market, attending broker and client meetings.

Skills

Construction underwriting

Underwrite new business

Broker negotiations

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Profitability focus

Mentoring others

Team player

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Allianz Management Services Ltd in the UK is recruiting a Senior New Business Construction Underwriter to join Allianz Commercial. You will underwrite construction risks for new business, pricing in line with appetite, and contribute to profitable growth across regional targets.

The role is hybrid, based in either Birmingham or Bristol, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week and regular broker engagement.