Business Development Underwriter

About Allianz  

We are proud to be one of the world’s most trusted insurance companies, serving over 800,000 customers across Ireland, for over 100 years. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ. With over 700 people in Allianz Ireland, we truly care for our employees and their individual needs and aspirations.  

We have tailored our work approach to ensure you the flexibility and support needed to excel in your role. While the role is officially based in Elm Park, Dublin 4, the team work within a hybrid working model.  

We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work 2025 having won the Super Large Category, as well as being one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and become part of the team!

The Opportunity  

As part of  the Business Development Underwriter Team you will join a group of experienced technical experts who underwrite commercial combined, property and liability business across all commercial sectors. 

Working proactively with Broker partners and Allianz Customer Relationship Executives you will target new business opportunities that are aligned to our risk appetite, proactively engage with internal stakeholders in Customer, Pricing and Portfolio Management and deliver against agreed GWP targets to support our overall growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Profitably underwrite commercial, property and liability insurance submissions to achieve GWP targets for all sectors
• Oversee the end to end customer outcome of allocated new business submissions aligned to target KPI’s
• Balance speed of turnaround with technical requirements of the role to deliver on Business Development team targets including quote rate and conversion
• Engage with internal stakeholders in Sales and Distribution, Pricing and Portfolio management to negotiate terms to convert target prospects and conduct detailed risk assessment and acceptance within existing Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA) framework agreements
• Partner with colleagues in Sales and Distribution to prospect and win new risks, delivering against agreed performance and service metrics
• Share knowledge and technical expertise with colleagues, contribute to personal and team technical development
• Identify and implement improvements in process, proposition or service to best serve our customer base

Key Requirements / Skills & Experience  

Essential:  

• A minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial insurance (property and liability)
• CIP or relevant qualification**
• Experience in growth, achieving targets, underwriting

Desirable:   

• A proven track record in winning and writing commercial combined products at mid-market level

• Specialist experience in engineering, manufacturing and distribution sectors/business
• Experience in a New Business role in commercial or general insurance
• Proficiency in Salesforce (or equivalent CRM system) and i90

Our Benefits:   

We offer a competitive remuneration package, generous pension scheme contributions, health insurance, a working from home allowance, numerous wellbeing and family benefits, and a well-connected, accessible location with onsite staff parking and provided lunches.

Allianz plc. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

#LI-Hybrid This is a hybrid remote/in-office role

 **This role is subject to Minimum Competency Code (“MCC”) as provided for by the Central Bank of Ireland.  A recognised insurance qualification may be required for this position. Appointment to this role will be subject to the requirements provided for by the Central Bank of Ireland.  This role is a Control Function (CF-4,8) and is subject to F&P Standards. This includes the requirements provided for by the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023. See Link: Individual Accountability Framework | Central Bank of Ireland.  The successful candidate will be provided with the relevant Conduct Standards (including Additional Conduct Standards) training, where required.  

Regulatory Notice:  

Appointment to this role will be subject to the requirements provided for by the Central Bank of Ireland.   This role is a Control Function (CF2) and is subject to F&P Standards.  This includes the requirements provided for by the Central Bank (Individual Accountability The successful candidate will be provided with the relevant Conduct Standards (including Additional Conduct Standards) training, where required. 

84209 | Underwriting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Ireland | Full-Time | Permanent

We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. 

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

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.