Junior Group Underwriter

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Group Underwriter to join our team in Dublin. Within this role, you will be responsible for pricing and underwriting health, life and disability products for Allianz Partners corporate clients. The role would be suited to an organised, numerate and analytical person who enjoys learning on the job and working at the centre of the business.

What You Will Do

• Analyse claims data and other risk factors to forecast future claims levels and set insurance premiums.
• Evaluate and issue quotes for corporate insurance schemes in accordance with company underwriting guidelines, pricing methodologies and other relevant regulations.
• Gather and review appropriate background information in order to effectively assess risk.
• Collaborate with Sales and Relationship Management teams throughout contract renewals and tenders to reach target KPIs, while maintaining underwriting standards.
• Prepare and issue client utilisation reports, including commentary and explanation of observed trends and scheme performance.
• Act as a technical referral point for other areas of the business in relation to all Underwriting queries.
• Form opinions and recommend sound underwriting decisions to be referred for Management approval.
• Take ownership of queries received within the team and deliver a quality service and response time to colleagues.
• Represent Underwriting team on strategic company projects.
• Comply with company standards in respect of documentation and file management.
• Update and maintain work activity reports for Management.

What You Will Bring

• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and decision making ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy is critical.
• 3rd level qualification in mathematics or other numerate area.
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with others.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is essential.    POWER BI, SQL an advantage
• Data efficiency
• Ability to collaborate, prioritise tasks, and work on multiple assignments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain and defend pricing analysis and decisions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong sense of ownership in carrying out duties.
• A willingness to learn and develop.

What We Will Offer You

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Training in underwriting, pricing and risk assessment.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements with the possibility to work remotely for a few days per week, subject to T&C’s.
• Pension & Health insurance.
• Discounts on Home and Car Insurance.
• Support for relevant professional studies.

80485 | Underwriting | Professional | PG09 | Allianz Partners | 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. 

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We 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 ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

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