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Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter – hybrid role in Chelmsford, driving profitable new business.
Join Allianz to lead underwriting, build broker relationships, and shape growth in the UK commercial market.
Role Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced underwriter to take ownership of new business development across Property & Casualty lines. You will work closely with brokers and internal stakeholders to identify, shape, and secure high-quality opportunities while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability.
Underwrite new business across Property and Casualty risks in line with Allianz underwriting appetite and authority levels
Proactively identify and develop new broker relationships, driving growth through strong market engagement
Deliver profitable new business by applying sound underwriting judgment and technical expertise
Analyse risk exposures, terms, and pricing using data and underwriting tools
Build and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and internal teams
Contribute to regional business plans and growth strategies
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards
Act as a senior referral point and mentor for less experienced underwriters where appropriate
Salary Information
Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.
About You
Proven experience in Commercial Property & Casualty underwriting, with a strong focus on new business
Strong technical underwriting expertise and risk assessment capability
Commercial mindset with a track record of delivering profitable growth
Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
Strong analytical and decision making capability
Ability to work autonomously while contributing to wider team objectives
Essential Skills
Deep knowledge of Property & Casualty products, coverage, and terms
Proven ability to identify and win new business opportunities
Strong understanding of market dynamics, competition, and broker strategies
Strong ability to assess complex risks and exposures
Experience with pricing, wordings, and underwriting frameworks
Understanding of reinsurance, aggregation, and portfolio impacts
We support the government scheme “Access to Work” please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.
Desirable Skills
Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage
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
- Volunteering days
Our Ways of Working
Do you need 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.
Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust
At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is 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.
Accessible Application for All
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long‑term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.
Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk
For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Dharmesh Pancholi.
Closing date 31st July 2026
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.
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