MARINE HULL & YACHT UNDERWRITER

Allianz Spa; Milano; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prominent insurance company based in Milan is seeking a Marine Hull & Yacht Underwriter. This role involves developing and executing the Marine Hull & Yacht strategy for the Italian market. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in underwriting, a Master’s degree in Economics, and strong communication skills. The position offers a chance to impact business strategy significantly while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Competenze

• At least 3 years' proven experience in underwriting profitable Marine business.
• Preference if also experienced in Marine Cargo.
• Sound knowledge of pricing, together with strong market analysis skills.
• Very good knowledge in Office 365 and other collaborative tools.

Mansioni

• Ensure underwriters comply with underwriting authority, pricing, and rating guidelines.
• Steer and control the portfolio at local level to drive financial targets.
• Proactively liaise with functional areas to review performance of underwriting life cycle.
• Support the acquisition of new business and retention of existing business.

Conoscenze

Leadership skills

Risk assessment

Market analysis

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Formazione

Master's degree in Economics

Strumenti

Office 365

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

MARINE HULL & YACHT UNDERWRITER

Based in Milan and reporting to the Specialty Team, you will be in charge of developing and executing the strategy for the Marine Hull & Yacht risks into the Italian market. With strong ties to the Group, you will also support the local strategy to ensure the successful achievement of the Allianz Mid Corporate targets. You will be also the contact person for agents and / or brokers working with the Marine team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure underwriters comply with underwriting authority, pricing and rating guidelines
• Steer and control the portfolio at local level in conjunction with the Head of Marine Hull & Yacht to drive the achievement of financial targets
• Proactively liaise with functional areas to review performance of end to end underwriting life cycle
• Work closely with Sales departments, Risk Consulting, Claims and other product lines to achieve key marketing strategies, including cross-selling
• Ensure underwriting consistency, underwriting discipline and adherence to all corporate guidelines and authority levels, including Rules and Principles, Underwriting Authorities, corporate governance rules and local regulatory framework
• Proactively support the development and implementation of new and / or modified products
• Support the acquisition of new business and retention of existing business (including agent and broker negotiations)
• Communicate local business strategy externally

Key Requirements / Skills / Experience

• Master\'s degree in Economics
• At least 3 years\' proven experience in underwriting profitable Marine business
• Preference if also experienced in Marine Cargo
• Proven leadership skills
• Expertise in risk assessment and a firm understanding of policy administration life cycle
• Sound knowledge of pricing, together with strong market analysis skills
• Ideally experience in designing, developing, and implementing consistent and robust wordings
• Ideally experience in driving underwriting projects
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work in an international organization
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Basic knowledge of data reporting
• Very good knowledge in Office 365 and other collaborative tools

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity : we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let\'s care for tomorrow.