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Join Allianz Commercial as an Underwriting Specialist – Property covering global risk portfolios.
Hybrid role in Alpharetta, GA, with competitive compensation and inclusive environment.
We are looking for an Underwriting Specialist - Property to join our team. This will be a hybrid role based in Alpharetta, GA.
Your Team
Allianz Commercial (AzC) specializes in corporate property insurance for the most complex and challenging risk exposures in more than 200 countries and territories. With a focus on larger international risk portfolios, we offer tailor‑made 'All Risks' property damage and business interruption insurance through our global network.
Our experience speaks for itself, insuring the majority of Global Fortune 500 companies, managing over 1000 global property insurance programs, and fielding an underwriting team averaging over 20 years experience, backed by a worldwide team of risk consultants and claims specialists.
When it comes to underwriting insurance products for well‑known famous sports venues, sports/entertainment facilities, major airlines, retail/wholesale companies, banks and manufacturers, we do it all!
The Impact You Will Have
This position will underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet Line of Business targets regionally, including global elements. You will take ownership of large accounts and clients, including negotiation of participation, pricing, and terms and conditions. You will also contribute to the training and development of the team, serve as a referral point for underwriters with your technical expertise, and develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients.
Underwrite Profitable Business
Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom line targets
Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers
Proactively manage capacity
Underwrite and evaluate Natural Catastrophe Accumulation, ensuring an understanding of catastrophe modeling and interpretation of scenarios
Underwrite International Insurance Programs
Underwriting Approach and Compliance
Underwrite in line with Line of Business governance framework (e.g., Underwriting Authorities, global Minimum Standards of Underwriting, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles)
Ensure contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at time of inception
Ensure utilization of global pricing tools
Ensure placing and binding of Facultative Reinsurance prior to policy inception
Policy Documentation and Administration
Ensure accurate policy documentation is issued to producers or that producers have issued documentation where applicable
Maintain files (electronic or paper) for each risk and transaction handled
Proactively support completion of policy administration and credit control processes
Underwriting Strategy & Leadership
Contribute to development and execution of regional Underwriting strategy
Train, develop, and coach less experienced staff, including Underwriters
Manage complex referrals from underwriters and re-underwrite complex business as appropriate
Market Management
Proactively support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business, including client and producer negotiations
Liaise with Market Management on market management initiatives
Relationship Management
Positively represent Allianz Commercial externally to the market
Drive involvement of functional areas in the Underwriting process (e.g., Market Management, ARC, Claims, Operations)
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key producers, clients, and other relevant stakeholders
What You'll Bring to the Role
Minimum 5 to 7 years of significant experience underwriting profitable business in Property; specialized expert understanding of sub‑Line of Business products and portfolio
Recognized relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within the market
Specialized understanding of regional/local Property insurance markets and competitor landscape, including global elements
Good understanding of legal and regulatory framework
Experience working in a complex, global matrix organization
Risk Assessment and Management: Ability to assess risk, inherent exposures, and natural hazards relevant to the Line of Business
Pricing and Market Management: Ability to analyze current performance against benchmarks, applying knowledge of how the market operates, business needs, and customer needs
Contract Drafting and Interpretation: Ability to design, develop, and implement consistent, robust wordings
Policy Management: Robust understanding of the policy administration life cycle, including information collection, policy issuance, premium bookings, credit control, and cancellation
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze highly complex data from multiple sources in detail; identify and resolve issues before they transpire
Communication & Presentation: Ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally; ability to present audience‑winning narratives
Influencing Skills: Ability to persuade and motivate others to act, without executive authority
Proficiency in Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Preferably a degree in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, or Business Administration
Completion of a professional insurance qualification (e.g., CII) preferred
Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision‑making is highly beneficial.
The annualized base pay range for this role is $106,983 to $161,690. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AzC total compensation package. As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance‑based cash incentive awards.
100500 | Underwriting | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent
What’s in it for you?
Let’s care about everything that makes you, 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.
Let’s care for your financial wellbeing
We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.
Let’s care for your opportunities to progress
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.
Let’s care for life’s twists and turns
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.
Let’s care for our society and our planet
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 center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid‑sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family‑owned and medium‑enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.
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At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.
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.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. Failure to comply could/may result in the disqualification of the candidates and/or the termination of our contract and/or fees not being paid.
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