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 an Apprentice to join our London-based Distribution team.
The Opportunity
Our Apprenticeship Program is the perfect opportunity to start your career with a global company in the dynamic and thriving insurance industry.
Starting in September 2025, our Underwriting Apprentice program will allow you to develop a range of skills while spending two years working in one of our Underwriting teams. In addition to on-the-job development, you’ll spend 20% of your time participating in a Level 4 Insurance Specialist apprenticeship which will enable you to apply for your Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to embark on a career as an Underwriter and will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors for success.
Your Team
Our team is all about building strong relationships and working together to help businesses thrive. We focus on connecting with brokers and clients for Allianz Commercial in the UK, especially large and complex businesses. This means we work closely with international partners to set up important agreements and drive new opportunities. At the same time, we manage relationships with some of our biggest clients across different industries. With a collaborative and global approach, we aim to create solutions that meet our client’s needs while helping Allianz grow. If you’re interested in teamwork, problem-solving, and working with people across the world, this is what we’re all about.
Responsibilities
1. Assist with building and strengthening business relationships with key brokers, helping with strategic planning and management.
2. Support meetings and contribute to presentations that help win and keep important accounts.
3. Help brokers understand Allianz’s services and act as a contact for any questions they have.
4. Contribute to mapping out relationships with brokers, promoting Allianz as a preferred partner.
5. Help grow Allianz's business by meeting targets for new sales, upselling, and cross-selling with global brokers.
6. Work closely with different teams inside the company to strengthen internal relationships.
7. Assist with broker-related tasks like accreditation, credit scoring, and negotiating important agreements.
This position is designed for, and ideally suited to, school leavers holding 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Those with a higher level of qualification, such as a bachelor's degree, are advised to apply to one of our other early careers programs or direct entry roles.
You must have achieved Level 2 in English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE grade 9-4/ A*-C).
To comply with the apprenticeship eligibility rules, at the start of the apprenticeship, you must be aged 18 or over, living in England, not in full-time education, and have the right to work in the UK.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
1. Interest in a career in insurance.
2. Adaptability and Flexibility - Able to adapt and work effectively in different situations and remain calm under pressure.
3. Communication - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Teamwork - Have a pro-active and positive attitude to teamwork, able to assist others and also take on your responsibilities.
5. Learning Mindset/Ambition - A curious and creative mindset, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm to own and drive your personal development.
6. Analytical Thinking - Ability to effectively absorb information from various sources, then analyze, study, or examine data in detail, draw appropriate conclusions, and present solutions to others.
7. Good computer skills, including MS/Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Further Information
The role is fixed term for 24 months, but we expect well-performing candidates to be converted into a permanent role before the end of this term.
We offer a generous study package with approximately 1 day a week dedicated to study.
This apprenticeship will commence in September 2025.
We anticipate applications being accepted until February 15th, 2025 but reserve the right to close earlier if application numbers are high. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
What’s in it for 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.
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.
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 Allianz Group brand serving the world’s largest consumer brands and major industry players through to family-owned enterprises forming the backbone of nations’ economies. We bring together the corporate multinational business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and the commercial business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities and provide both traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting, and Multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.
As a key strategic player in the Allianz Group network, Allianz Commercial is present in over 200 countries and in 2022 generated more than €19 billion gross premium.
Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Diversity of thinking is an important part of our culture.
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 recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly.
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