Senior Motor Trade Underwriter

Overview

Senior Motor Trade Underwriter at Allianz UK’s National Centre of Excellence. You will own high‑value Motor Trade risk, nurture broker relationships, and contribute to profitable growth within a fast‑moving, market‑leading team. The role supports professional development through the Allianz Global P&C Academy and aligns with Allianz’s ambition to lead the UK commercial insurance market. You will influence outcomes and collaborate across functions to deliver excellent, risk‑aware service.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible benefits package
• hybrid working
• annual performance bonus
• contributory pension
• development days
• discounts on insurance products (car, home, pet)

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and negotiate high‑value Motor Trade business in line with underwriting standards and risk appetite
• Develop and manage a new business pipeline and convert opportunities into profitability
• Build and maintain strong, trusted broker relationships as a visible underwriting partner
• Engage with brokers through meetings, networking, and market activity
• Meet financial and operational targets to support sustainable growth
• Collaborate with distribution, operations, and underwriting teams to ensure seamless customer outcomes
• Provide guidance on lower license levels, sign off referrals, and contribute to quality assurance
• Deliver high‑quality service with sound underwriting judgment and analytical rigor

Key requirements

• Proven experience underwriting Motor Trade commercial insurance
• Strong technical underwriting and risk assessment for complex or non‑standard risks
• Demonstrated trading, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Excellent relationship management and communication abilities
• Strong analytical, numerical, and decision‑making capability
• Good understanding of the UK general insurance market

• relationship management
• communication
• negotiation
• underwriting expertise for Motor Trade
• risk assessment of complex risks
• use of digital or AI-enabled underwriting tools (desirable)

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