Senior Property & Casualty New Business Underwriter in Essex

This job is with Allianz Commercial, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. At Allianz, we're proud to be one of the world's leading insurance and asset management groups. Our mission is to secure the future for our customers, employees, and communities while fostering innovation and delivering outstanding service.

As part of our continued growth in the UK commercial market, we're looking for a Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter to join our Chelmsford office on a hybrid basis, playing a key role in driving profitable new business.

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

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

• 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

• 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

• Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage

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

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.

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.

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.

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Dharmesh Pancholi.

Closing date 30 June 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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