West Liability Zone Leader – Underwriting Excellence

Joinimagine; Illinois; On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Commercial in the United States seeks a Liability Zone Leader – West to guide a high-performing underwriting team, manage large client engagements, and drive regional strategy. This role emphasizes governance, pricing, and partnership with brokers to achieve profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in liability underwriting with leadership experience, strong market networks, and a solid grasp of AI/ML applications in risk selection and pricing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in underwriting profitable liability business with leadership experience.
• Strong broker relationships and regional/local market knowledge.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML and its strategic application in underwriting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Insurance Management or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of underwriters and drive profitable new/renewal liability business.
• Negotiate participation, pricing and terms for large clients.
• Manage key accounts and broker relationships.
• Oversee underwriting governance and contract certainty.
• Develop regional underwriting strategy and lead cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Team development

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

AI/ML knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

MS Office

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Insurance Management or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Allianz Commercial in the United States seeks a Liability Zone Leader – West to guide a high-performing underwriting team, manage large client engagements, and drive regional strategy. This role emphasizes governance, pricing, and partnership with brokers to achieve profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in liability underwriting with leadership experience, strong market networks, and a solid grasp of AI/ML applications in risk selection and pricing.