Assistant Underwriter

Role Description

Do you have an interest in Real Estate Underwriting and want to be part of a growing, dynamic team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We’re currently looking for an Assistant Underwriter to join our team and help shape the future of our underwriting capabilities.

Whether you're looking to develop your underwriting skills or take the next step in your career with a leading insurer, this could be the perfect fit. From day one, you'll receive full training and ongoing development to help you thrive at Allianz – plus, you’ll enjoy our unrivalled employee benefits package.

We welcome applications from individuals with no prior underwriting experience, as long as you bring a positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

This role is a hybrid role based from our London office.

Salary Information

Pay: Circa £31,500 per year. Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

• Building strong relationships with brokers, negotiating effectively, and delivering excellent customer service.
• Working as part of a close-knit team to offer renewal terms before deadlines, along with mid-term adjustments, survey preparation, and other types of policy transaction as needed.
• Checking and issuing client documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Learning about different areas of the business from industry-leading Underwriters.
• Supporting wider teams by being proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to step outside your comfort zone.
• Contributing ideas to drive continuous improvement in an ever-changing environment.

Essential Skills

• Enthusiasm for personal and professional development.
• Proactive approach and willingness to take initiative within a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail with good analytical skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Commitment to working towards CII qualifications.

We support the government scheme “Access to Work” please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

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: Deivydas Sakys

Closing date: 21 Oct 25

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.

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Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.