New Business Construction Underwriter
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3532 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and ALLIANZ GLOBAL CORPORATE & SPECIALTY SE is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Role Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expert-led Allianz Commercial team as a New Business Construction Underwriter, playing a key role in delivering profitable growth.
You will support the development of a world-class, multi-niche Insurance & Engineering offering, contributing to ambitious regional growth targets.
Location: This role is based in either our Southampton or Chelmsford offices, please note that this is a hybrid working role with the expectation that you attend the office 2-3 days per week, as well as meeting with brokers.
Salary Information
Pay: Circa £50,000 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
- Underwrite construction risks across new business to meet growth and profitability targets
- Assess and price risk in line with Allianz appetite and underwriting strategy
- Build and maintain strong broker and client relationships through regular engagement
- Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with brokers to secure sustainable business
- Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the market
- Contribute to regional underwriting strategy and key business initiatives
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Claims, Operations, and Risk teams
- Represent Allianz positively in the market, attending broker and client meetings
Essential Skills
- Experience in construction underwriting, including casualty/liability covers
- Strong ability to underwrite new business effectively
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with brokers and negotiating outcomes
Desirable Skills
- Proactive and driven with a strong focus on personal and professional development
- Ability to take initiative and contribute positively within a team environment
- 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.
Inclusive Support & Accessibility
At Allianz, we are committed to fostering building an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates and offer tailored adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, whether that’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, flexible working arrangements, mentoring or coaching. We want to encourage candidates to speak with us about any adjustments they may need. We’re here to support you.
If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and meet the essential criteria, you can choose to be considered through our Offer an Interview Scheme.
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for any assistance with during the recruitment process including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk
For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Matthew Mckevitt
Closing date 17/09/26
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.
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This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ALLIANZ GLOBAL CORPORATE & SPECIALTY SE, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3532 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~22k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ALLIANZ GLOBAL CORPORATE & SPECIALTY SE holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3532 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.