Technical Product Senior 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 

The role is within Allianz Technical Product Team, reporting to the Technical Portfolio Manager – Retail. 

The purpose of the role is to assist in the development, communication, and maintenance of underwriting policy and procedures and monitoring adherence to relevant Group and Regulatory Rules. This is a unique opportunity to pursue a career in a technical underwriting role. This role will support  Home, Private Motor, LCV and Pet portfolios. 

This role is a hybrid role and can be fulfilled mainly remotely, with attendance in the office Allianz House, Elmpark, Merrion Road, Dublin 4 agreed in advance on an occasional basis. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop, communicate and maintain underwriting policy and procedures.
• Design and maintenance of Retail (Personal Lines) insurance products
• Lead and represent project based initiatives including;
  • System re-platforming
  • onboarding of new propositions /  services
  • development of new propositions
• Understand and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as the Consumer Protection and Data Protection codes. 
• Conduct scheduled reviews and refreshes of policy documentation, including proposal forms, statements of fact, schedules, underwriting guides, and policy summaries.
• Design and conduct training for stakeholders following major policy refreshes to ensure that all changes are clearly understood.
• Serve as an escalation point for technical referrals from Operational Underwriting Teams, Distribution Teams,  Market Management  and Claims Teams.
• Monitor adherence to underwriting procedures and manage breaches where they arise.
• Adjudicate on complaints, including FSO complaints.  Ensure that complaints are recorded and addressed in line with agreed procedures
• Proactively engage and ensure open and ongoing communications with all stakeholders.
• Be proactive in identifying ways to improve products, processes and procedures to help make us more efficient and effective in what we do.

Key Requirements / Skills & Experience 

Essential: 

• APA, CIP, ACII or FCII qualified
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the insurance industry dealing with Motor Insurance and/or Home Insurance lines of business
• Excellent communication  and negotiation skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement of quality and efficiency
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable: 

• A relevant third level or professional qualification
• Experience of Motor / Home Insurance
• Experience of having served as an escalation point in respect of technical queries
• Experience in communication to, and leadership of, people or teams
• Experience in dealing with customers and formulating high quality written responses
• Experience of having been part of a project team in implementing business initiatives

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

MCC: 

 **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-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.

84504 | Product Management | 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.