Construction Underwriter - New Business Growth & Strategy

Allianz; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Contributory pension

Development days

Insurance product discounts

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Job summary

Allianz Commercial seeks a New Business Construction Underwriter to join our expert-led team. The role is based in Southampton or Chelmsford and operates on a hybrid model with 2–3 days in the office, plus broker meetings.

Salary is circa £50,000 per year and will reflect experience and location. You will help deliver profitable growth while supporting regional targets and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction underwriting, including casualty/liability covers.
• Strong underwriter capable of pricing risk and building profitable portfolios.
• Confident communicator, engaging with brokers and negotiating outcomes.

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.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Claims, Operations, and Risk teams.
• Represent Allianz positively in the market, attending broker and client meetings.

Skills

Construction underwriting

Broker negotiations

Client relationships

Analytical thinking

Job description

Allianz Commercial seeks a New Business Construction Underwriter to join our expert-led team. The role is based in Southampton or Chelmsford and operates on a hybrid model with 2–3 days in the office, plus broker meetings.

Salary is circa £50,000 per year and will reflect experience and location. You will help deliver profitable growth while supporting regional targets and cross-functional collaboration.