Senior Specialty Underwriter

Allianz Insurance•Richmond, VA

22d•$87,300 - $122,760•Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Specialty Underwriter, you will play a key role in underwriting new business and renewals across all Business Units, with a strong focus on U.S. Automotive Specialty business and cross‑border global quotations. You will bring deep U.S. market expertise, collaborate closely with Sales and underwriting leadership, and help drive profitable growth across the portfolio. This role plays a critical part in growing Allianz Warranty U.S. automotive specialty business, offering the opportunity to help shape a strategically important and expanding market.

Requirements

Bachelors degree (e.g., actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or business) preferred
At least 4 years of experience in case underwriting , pricing, or actuarial roles
Experience in Automotive Underwriting would be a plus
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to align daily work to business objectives
Solid financial acumen and understanding of profitability drivers
Comfort working with pricing models, assumptions, and actuarial methodologies
Working knowledge of reinsurance structures and their impact on underwriting and pricing
Proven experience in specialty risk assessment and risk management
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics effectively
Experience contributing to and leading projects or workstreams
Adaptability and effectiveness in a changing environment
Familiarity with Allianz products, processes, or systems is a plus
Fluency in written and spoken English

Nice To Haves

CPCU designation is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate Automotive Specialty quotations globally, with primary focus on U.S. business
Partner closely with the Senior Lead and Head of Pricing & Underwriting on core business initiatives
Work collaboratively with the U.S. Specialty team to manage and grow the portfolio
Serve as a key point of contact with Pricing, Network Management, Technical Product, Monitoring, and other stakeholders as needed
Underwrite and renew accounts to support profitable growth
Develop technical pricing offers in collaboration with Business Units, Sales, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Reinsurance
Ensure adherence to underwriting authority, governance standards, and the four‑eyes principle
Support Sales negotiations and contribute to Pricing and Actuarial initiatives
Align underwriting decisions with the Line of Business strategy, risk appetite, and product guidelines
Operate effectively in a technology‑enabled environment, leveraging AI, data analytics, and cloud‑based tools responsibly and in line with governance and ethical standards
Work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and cloud‑based tools, using insights responsibly and in alignment with our standards for data governance, security, and ethical use.