Executive Underwriter - Aviation

AZGROUPPROD • Johns Creek, GA

91d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 currently looking for an Executive Underwriter based in Alpharetta.

Allianz Commercial (AzC) employs the brightest, most passionate people in the insurance industry. We’d love for you to join our growing team! We invest in our people through training and professional development while supporting you along the way—all so you can meet your career goals. To us, the most important measure of our success is yours.

Requirements

• 7-10 years experience in proven track record in Underwriting profitable business in LoB. Good understanding of LoB products and portfolio
• 7-10 years experience in demonstrating established relationships with brokers at peer group level and established within market
• 7-10 years experience in understanding of regional / local LoB insurance markets and competitor landscape
• College degree preferably in Aviation Management, insurance management, Business Administration Economics, Finance, Insurance Management, or Business Administration
• Completion of professional insurance qualification (e.g. CII)
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet Line of Business (LoB) targets regionally in accordance with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority
• Participate in the development and execution of regional Underwriting strategy for LoB(s) and work closely with Market Management, Claims and other product lines to achieve key marketing strategies, including cross- selling
• Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom line targets
• Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers
• Underwrite in line with Aviation governance framework - e.g. Underwriting Authorities, global MSU, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles
• Proactively support completion of policy administration and credit control processes
• Contribute to development and execution of regional Underwriting strategy for LoB regionally
• Training, developing and coaching of less experienced staff (including Underwriters)
• Proactively support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business (including client and producer negotiations where necessary)
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and clients and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. risk managers)

Benefits

• We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.
• We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees