Construction Underwriter

About Allianz

We are proud to be one of the world’s most trusted insurance companies, and Ireland’s #1 Property & Casualty Insurer serving over 900,000 customers across Ireland, for over 100 years. Our success is driven by the incredible people we employ, with over 800 people in Allianz Ireland, we are committed to supporting our employees' individual needs and aspirations.

This role is officially based in Elm Park, Dublin 4, but we embrace a hybrid working model that offers you the flexibility and support you need to excel in your role. 

We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work having won the Super Large Category in 2025 & 2026, as well as being named one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and become part of the team!

The Opportunity

Our Commercial business has set ambitious growth targets into 2028 and to help us to deliver on that goal we are now recruiting a Construction Underwriter to join our hybrid-working team. This is a technical underwriting role within Allianz Ireland's Construction team, responsible for underwriting a mixture of complex Construction risks, with an element of multinational clients and exposure to portfolio business. The role requires technical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate global programme structures while ensuring alignment with Allianz Group standards and local regulatory requirements 

Key Responsibilities:

•  Manage and underwrite Construction and Renewables new business and renewal risks to achieve GWP targets and profitability targets 

• Play a key role in supporting our new Renewable Power proposition through underwriting risk reviews and collaboration with senior underwriters and Allianz Group stakeholders 

• Lead engagements with brokers and their key clients with the support and collaboration of the Allianz Customer Relationship team to deliver on Allianz Construction and Liability targets 

• Support portfolio management and underwriting of our scheme business 

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships within the team, other areas of the business and external stakeholders and support their team colleagues in the underwriting of Construction and other Liability business as the need arises

• Engage with internal stakeholders in Customer, Pricing and Portfolio management to negotiate terms and conduct detailed risk assessment and acceptance within existing Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA) framework agreements 

• Share knowledge and technical expertise with colleagues, contribute to personal and team technical development

• Identify and implement improvements in process, proposition or service to best serve our customer base 

• Maintain and develop strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to both lead and support key client and broker engagements 

Key Requirements / Skills & Experience  

Essential:

• CIP/MDI/ACII or equivalent professional qualification. 

• 2 years’ experience in commercial underwriting preferred. 

• Exposure to Liability or Property underwriting lines preferred. 

• Proven ability to assess complex risks & possess excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. 

• Experience in growth and achieving targets.

• Demonstrated experience working in cross functional teams or projects. 

• Pro-active, positive, and solutions-oriented with a strong “can-do” approach to challenges and opportunities. 

Desirable: 

• Construction / CAR / Renewable Energy / EAR / Inherent or Latent Defects experience would be a valuable addition. 

• Understanding of multinational program structures, fronting arrangements, and global compliance requirements. 

• A relevant third level degree/qualification. 

• Proficiency in Salesforce, i90 and competency with AI tools. 

• At Allianz Ireland, we are committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. While this role may not require specific expertise in Data Analytics or Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, having an understanding of their core principles and practical applications is beneficial. 

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive remuneration package, generous pension scheme contributions, health insurance, working from home allowance, numerous wellbeing and family benefits, an onsite gym, and a well-connected, accessible location with onsite staff parking and free lunches. 

#LI-Hybrid This is a hybrid remote/in-office role 

Allianz plc. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. 

Regulatory Notice:

Appointment to this role will be subject to the requirements provided for by the Central Bank of Ireland. Please refer to the Central Bank of Ireland’s Guidance on Minimum Competency Code: Minimum Competency | Central Bank of Ireland as well as F&P Standards and the Corporate Governance Requirements: Fitness & Probity | Central Bank of Ireland. This includes the requirements provided for by the Central Bank Individual Accountability Framework Act 2023. The successful candidate will be provided with the relevant Conduct Standards (including Additional Conduct Standards) training, where required. Full details are available via the Central Bank website: Individual Accountability Framework | Central Bank of Ireland. 

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.  

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

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