Role Description This is an exciting opportunity to join our Leeds Commercial Branch. We’re looking for a Property & Casualty Underwriter. You will be focusing on servicing our Existing renewal book. All roles will support business targets in relation to the servicing of Broker and Client accounts, and queries, ensuring you support and underwrite within your authority. On a daily basis, you will ensure Customer Satisfaction by building rapport and providing excellent service to both internal and external customers, and in the long term, ensure retention of our clients. You will: Handle general Customers' queries via the telephone and in writing within agreed service standards. Underwrite Existing cases and process mid-term adjustments including analysis and compiling data for authority referrals. Handle internal Claims and Account queries. Negotiate within authority and refer where appropriate to maximise customer retention including persuading, influencing and convincing customers of the benefits of an opposed course of action. Anticipate likely objections and build effective responses. Job duties: Building strong relationships with brokers, negotiating effectively, and providing excellent customer service at all times. Working as part of a close-knit team to offer renewal terms before deadlines Thorough checking and issuing of renewal documents to clients Learning about different areas of the business from industry-leading Underwriters Support the wider teams by being proactive, enthusiastic and by challenging yourself to go out of your comfort zone. Provide suggestions to continuously improve the business in an ever-changing environment About You You will need to demonstrate: Passion about your development Taking initiative and being proactive within a team Good verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail and good analytical skills Good decision-making skills Existing CII qualification or a commitment to progressing towards CII qualifications is necessary for working within this technical team What We Will Offer You Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including: Flexible buy/sell holiday options Hybrid working. Annual performance related bonus Contributory pension scheme Development days A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet Retail discounts Our Ways of Working Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us. Diversity & Inclusion At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements. Offer an Interview Scheme - As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. To apply under the Offer an Interview scheme, please let us know when you apply by contacting our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. Hr-recruitmentallianz.co.uk resourcingGIallianz.co.uk 60842 | Underwriting | Professional | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent Warning: When posting this job advertisment on an external job board, the length of the following fields combined must not exceed 3950 characters: "External Posting Description", "External Posting Footer". Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.