Senior Underwriter D&O

We are looking for an Senior Underwriter – D&O, based in London. The Impact You Will Have Based in London and reporting to Head of Commercial D&O, you will work closely with clients and brokers to develop personalised solutions as well as developing new relationships. You will be responsible for underwriting profitable new and renewal business to meet D&O targets regionally including global elements. Your responsibilities also include negotiating participation, pricing and terms & conditions, acquiring new business and retaining existing business. Some of your specific responsibilities could include: Underwrite in line with D&O governance framework - e.g. Underwriting Authorities, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles Ensure contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at time of inception Drive involvement of functional areas in Underwriting process, including Market Management, Risk Consulting, Claims, Operations Manage referrals from underwriters and re-underwrite complex business as appropriate Contribute to the development and execution of regional Underwriting strategy for D&O Create and maintain positive relationships with key producers and clients and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. risk managers) Ensure accurate policy documentation is issued to producers (where it is AGCS’ responsibility to do so) or producers has issued documentation (where producer responsibility). What You’ll Bring to the Role You have at least 5 years’ experience as an Underwriter, Broker or relevant equivalent in the D&O sector Ideally you are CII qualified or equivalent or working towards it You have experience underwriting profitable business in the D&O segment of large corporate international insurance You have recognised relationships with clients and brokers at peer group level and are well established within the market You have a specialised understanding of international and local D&O insurance markets and competitor landscape Capable of leveraging data and analytics to make business more efficient and effective You have a good understanding of the legal and regulatory framework You can design, develop and implement consistent, robust wordings for contracts. A basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in business is essential. 104597 | Underwriting | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent What’s in it for you? 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Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead. Learn more about careers at Allianz Commercial by clicking here . Learn more about Allianz Commercial by clicking here . 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 matters, 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. Join us. 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