Head of Broker Pricing and Underwriting - Non-Standard Specialist

Allianz; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Hybrid working

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

50% insurance product discounts

Job summary

Allianz is seeking a Head of Pricing & Underwriting for the Broker Non-Standard portfolio. You will lead a senior team, shape pricing and underwriting strategy, and partner with brokers and executives to drive profitable growth in non-standard lines.

The role requires deep UK broker insurance market knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to align pricing with business objectives while delivering compliant, customer-focused outcomes. Hybrid working with 50% office attendance is expected.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership of Broker Non-Standard pricing and underwriting
• Strong track record in UK broker insurance market leadership
• Experience aligning pricing and underwriting with business objectives

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the strategic vision for the Broker Non-Standard portfolio
• Lead and coach a high-performing management team
• Monitor market trends, broker activity and competitor movements
• Drive innovation across pricing and underwriting practices
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with brokers and stakeholders
• Lead change initiatives to implement new processes and systems
• Oversee portfolio pricing and underwriting performance for profitability
• Ensure underwriting standards and governance remain robust and compliant
• Collaborate with Finance to forecast GWP and support business planning using Anaplan
• Promote a culture of fair customer outcomes and regulatory compliance

Skills

Leadership experience

UK broker insurance market

Non-standard insurance portfolios

Pricing and underwriting knowledge

Forecasting and performance metrics

UK insurance regulation knowledge

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Communication and presentation

Customer focus

Delivery through others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration or related

Master's degree or ACII qualification

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

Role Description

The Head of Pricing & Underwriting Broker Non-Standard is a senior management role responsible for steering the strategic direction and operational execution of the Broker Non-Standard portfolio. This role involves leading a team of managers to ensure that pricing and underwriting strategies are robust, commercially effective and compliant with regulatory standards. This role involves regular engagement with senior leadership across the business, necessitating strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Location: This role can be based in our London or Chelmsford offices, please note that this is a hybrid working role with the expectation that attend the office 50% of your time.

Salary Information

Pay is based on experience, skills and location and forms part of our wider total rewards package.

About You

You will:

• Develop and deliver the strategic vision for the Broker Non-Standard portfolio, aligning pricing and underwriting plans with business objectives.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing management team, creating a strong pipeline of future talent.
• Monitor market trends, broker activity, competitor movements and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Drive innovation across pricing and underwriting practices to improve capability, performance and customer outcomes.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with brokers, industry bodies and key stakeholders.
• Lead change initiatives, ensuring successful implementation of new processes, systems and ways of working.
• Oversee portfolio pricing and underwriting performance to ensure sustainable profitability and competitive market positioning.
• Ensure underwriting standards, controls and governance frameworks remain robust and compliant.
• Collaborate with Finance teams to develop financial plans, forecast Gross Written Premium (GWP), and support business planning through Anaplan.
• Promote a culture focused on fair customer outcomes, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Essential Skills

• Strong leadership experience within pricing, underwriting or portfolio management.
• Significant experience operating within the UK broker insurance market.
• In-depth knowledge of non-standard insurance portfolios and broker distribution models.
• Strong understanding of pricing performance, underwriting disciplines and profitability management.
• Experience managing financial plans, forecasts and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of UK insurance regulation, governance requirements and fair customer outcome principles.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate insight into commercial actions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Commercial awareness combined with a strong customer focus.
• Proven ability to deliver results through others and effectively manage competing priorities.

Desirable Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Master's degree or professional insurance qualification such as ACII.
• Experience working with specialist non-standard risks including motorcycles, horseboxes and other niche vehicle portfolios.
• Knowledge of financial modelling, budgeting and cost analysis.
• Experience using Anaplan or comparable financial forecasting tools.
• Strong understanding of claims modelling and portfolio monitoring techniques.
• Experience building strategic partnerships with brokers, industry bodies and external stakeholders.
• Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage.
• Resilience and confidence to constructively challenge decisions and adapt approaches where appropriate.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

  Our Ways of Working

  Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

  Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

  Inclusive Support & Accessibility

  At Allianz, we are committed to fostering building an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates and offer tailored adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, whether that’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, flexible working arrangements, mentoring or coaching. We want to encourage candidates to speak with us about any adjustments they may need. We're here to support you.

  If you have a disability or long-term health condition and meet the essential criteria, you can choose to be considered through our Offer an Interview Scheme.

  Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for any assistance with during the recruitment process including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. [e-mail]

  For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Matthew Mckevitt

  Closing date 25/09/26

  We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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