Strategic New Business Underwriter - Team Leader
We are looking for a Strategic New Business Underwriter - Team Leader to join our Manchester based New Business team.
Reporting to the Head of Broker New Business, you will be responsible for generating new business to achieve your annual new business target through the Specialist Broker Channel through Major and Strategic opportunities, and developing and encouraging SME NB underwriters to hit target whilst supporting them with their growth and development, assisting with decision making on terms and driving results.
What you will do
* Build and maintain strong relationships with Brokers through a structured visits and communication plan which is measured by closure rate and success
* Underwrite and propose sustainable and competitive terms within your underwriting authority
* Collaborate with internal partners to engage and maximise the Allianz Trade offer
* Ensure all new business is recorded and issued in line with company standards
* Proactively generate opportunities within your Broker portfolio
* Balance commercial interests within a competitive market
* Support the growth and development of the SME team
* Review and agree terms for SME underwriters where required
* Drive SME target achievement
What you will bring
* Commercial skills including ability to produce sustainable competitive terms
* Ability to negotiate and influence others both internally and externally
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including the ability to present
* Ability to be innovative and find solutions for unusual challenges
* Be able to work well within a team and collaborate with other departments where necessary
* Development management skills with a small team of SME underwriters
* Target orientated and motivated
* Training and development of staff
What we offer
* Life assurance
* Health cash plan
* Employee Share Incentive Plan
* 50% on your Car Insurance and up to 25% on Home Insurance through Allianz Partnership
* and much more!
As part of our commitment to a transparent and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask you to share your current and expected compensation as part of your application. This information helps us ensure that the role aligns with your expectations and our budget from the outset. By providing these details, we can ensure that this opportunity suits your needs and expectations before progressing your application. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
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