Business Development Underwriter
Dublin, IE, D04Y6Y6
About Allianz
We are proud to be one of the world’s most trusted insurance companies, and Ireland’s #1 Property & Casualty Insurer serving over 900,000 customers across Ireland, for over 100 years. Our success is driven by the incredible people we employ, with over 800 people in Allianz Ireland, we are committed to supporting our employees' individual needs and aspirations.
This role is officially based in Elm Park, Dublin 4, but we embrace a hybrid working model that offers you the flexibility and support you need to excel in your role.
We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work having won the Super Large Category in 2025 & 2026, as well as being named 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:
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Profitably underwrite commercial, property and liability insurance submissions to achieve GWP targets for all sectors
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Oversee the end to end customer outcome of allocated new business submissions aligned to target KPI’s
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Balance speed of turnaround with technical requirements of the role to deliver on Business Development team targets including quote rate and conversion
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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
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Partner with colleagues in Sales and Distribution to prospect and win new risks, delivering against agreed performance and service metrics
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Share knowledge and technical expertise with colleagues, contribute to personal and team technical development
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Identify and implement improvements in process, proposition or service to best serve our customer base
Key Requirements / Skills & Experience
Essential:
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A minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance (property and liability)
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CIP or relevant qualification**
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Experience in growth, achieving targets, underwriting
Desirable:
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A proven track record in winning and writing commercial combined products at mid-market level
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Specialist experience in engineering, manufacturing and distribution sectors/business
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Experience in a New Business role in commercial or general insurance
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Proficiency in Salesforce (or equivalent CRM system) and i90
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At Allianz Ireland, we are committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. While this role may not require specific expertise in Data Analytics or Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, having an understanding of their core principles and practical applications is beneficial.
Our Benefits:
We offer a competitive remuneration package, generous pension scheme contributions, health insurance, working from home allowance, numerous wellbeing and family benefits, an onsite gym, and a well-connected, accessible location with onsite staff parking and free lunches.
#LI-Hybrid This is a hybrid remote/in-office role
Allianz plc. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Regulatory Notice:
Appointment to this role will be subject to the requirements provided for by the Central Bank of Ireland. Please refer to the Central Bank of Ireland’s Guidance on Minimum Competency Code: Minimum Competency | Central Bank of Ireland as well as F&P Standards and the Corporate Governance Requirements: Fitness & Probity | Central Bank of Ireland. This includes the requirements provided for by the Central Bank Individual Accountability Framework Act 2023. The successful candidate will be provided with the relevant Conduct Standards (including Additional Conduct Standards) training, where required. Full details are available via the Central Bank website: Individual Accountability Framework | Central Bank of Ireland.
99081 | Underwriting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Ireland | Full-Time | Permanent
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.
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