Natural Resources & Construction Executive Underwriter

Job Level:  Professional
Location: 

Remote, Remote, US, Remote

Area of Expertise:  Underwriting
Unit:  Allianz Commercial
Employing Entity:  Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Compan
Job Type:  Full-Time
Remote Job:  Hybrid working
Employment Type:  Permanent
ID:  80809
Position Cluster:  Non-Executive
 
 

 

Let’s care for tomorrow. 

Your ambitionsYour dreamsYour tomorrow 

At Allianz Commercial (AzC), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and specialty risks in the Allianz Group.  Whether it’s aircraft, international business or offshore wind parks, Allianz Commercial has an extensive range of risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.  

 

We are looking for a Natural Resources & Construction Executive Underwriter based in Miami. 

 

Your Team 

You’ll be part of a dedicated insurance team serving LATAM in the Natural Resources & Construction sectors.  Allianz Commercial provides flexible and tailored solutions to the most demanding insurance challenges.  The ideal candidate will have experience in both areas including the following segments part of the business scope:  

 

  • Renewables (Solar PV, Wind and BESS, both builders risk as well as Operational PD/BI);  

  • Conventional power generation and distribution and other renewables (Operational PD/BI, except Nuclear hot zone and stand-alone coal fired power plants); and   

  • Mining (Operational PD/BI, excluding coal). 

  • Underwriting large construction property accounts such as: builder’s risk, construction all risks (CAR), erection all risks (EAR), and civil construction/civil works 

 

The Impact You Will Have 

Reporting to The Regional Managing Director LATAM, you will join the team as an Executive Underwriter in the Natural Resources & Construction sectors.  You’ll bring your established relationships with brokers and insureds to successfully underwrite profitable new and renewal business fitting within the unit risk appetite (reinsurance only and for any activities outside of the US must make referrals to the appropriate party). 

 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include: 

  • Underwriting new and renewal business including negotiating price and terms and conditions with our broker partners while proactively managing capacity, risk appetite and profitability. 

  • Driving marketing initiatives and building strong, collaborative relationships with our brokers by providing excellent customer service, technical knowledge and support. 

  • Developing creative solutions to our client’s problems by collaborating with our Risk Consultants, Product Development and Claims.  

  • Driving and participating in key projects around the business which impact results. 

  • Assisting in developing team members and act as referral point for senior underwriters. 

 

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

  • 7+ years of experience in Natural Resources & Construction underwriting; 

  • Ability to build and foster relationships internally across the organization and externally with our broker partners; 

  • Outstanding technical skills with the ability to analyze complex data/information from multiple sources; 

  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially with Excel; 

  • Ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally; 

  • Strong thought leadership skills with the ability to persuade and motivate others to act;

  • Strong solution orientation, with an entrepreneurial spirit;

  • Proficiency in Spanish is essential for effective communication with stakeholders and teams in the Latin American region. Portuguese proficiency is desirable and considered beneficial; and

  • Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision-making is highly beneficial. 

 

The annualized base pay range for this role is $160,000 - $195,000. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AzC total compensation package. As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance-based cash incentive awards

 

80809 | Underwriting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

 

What’s in it for you? 

 

Let’s care about everything that makes you, you 

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.  We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us. 

 

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing 

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension. 

 

Let’s care for your opportunities to progress 

From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. 

 

Let’s care for life’s twists and turns 

From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back. 

 

Let’s care for our society and our planet 

With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients. 

 

Care to join us? 

 

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.

 

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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 matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, 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.

 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. 

 

People with disabilities: 

We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed.  If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com

 

Recruitment Agencies: 

Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm

 

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