Senior Specialty Underwriter

As a Senior Specialty Underwriter , you will play a key role in underwriting new business and renewals across all Business Units, with a strong focus on U.S. Automotive Specialty business and crossborder global quotations. You will bring deep U.S. market expertise, collaborate closely with Sales and underwriting leadership, and help drive profitable growth across the portfolio

This role plays a critical part in growing Allianz Warranty U.S. automotive specialty business, offering the opportunity to help shape a strategically important and expanding market.

Ways of Working

This is a fully remote, U.S.-based role . Candidates must reside in one of the authorized states listed below and be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Current or future visa sponsorship is not available.

Authorized States:
Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, South Carolina, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Tennessee

What You Will Do

• Manage and coordinate Automotive Specialty quotations globally, with primary focus on U.S. business
• Partner closely with the Senior Lead and Head of Pricing & Underwriting on core business initiatives
• Work collaboratively with the U.S. Specialty team to manage and grow the portfolio
• Serve as a key point of contact with Pricing, Network Management, Technical Product, Monitoring, and other stakeholders as needed
• Underwrite and renew accounts to support profitable growth
• Develop technical pricing offers in collaboration with Business Units, Sales, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Reinsurance
• Ensure adherence to underwriting authority, governance standards, and the foureyes principle
• Support Sales negotiations and contribute to Pricing and Actuarial initiatives
• Align underwriting decisions with the Line of Business strategy, risk appetite, and product guidelines
• Operate effectively in a technologyenabled environment, leveraging AI, data analytics, and cloudbased tools responsibly and in line with governance and ethical standards

• Work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and cloudbased tools, using insights responsibly and in alignment with our standards for data governance, security, and ethical use.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelors degree (e.g., actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or business) preferred
• CPCU designation is a plus
• At least 4 years of experience in case underwriting , pricing, or actuarial roles
• Experience in Automotive Underwriting would be a plus
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to align daily work to business objectives
• Solid financial acumen and understanding of profitability drivers
• Comfort working with pricing models, assumptions, and actuarial methodologies
• Working knowledge of reinsurance structures and their impact on underwriting and pricing
• Proven experience in specialty risk assessment and risk management
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics effectively
• Experience contributing to and leading projects or workstreams
• Adaptability and effectiveness in a changing environment
• Familiarity with Allianz products, processes, or systems is a plus
• Fluency in written and spoken English

What we offer

Annualized base pay range is $87,300 - $130,000 USD

Actual base pay may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. Employees may also qualify for performance-based bonuses, merit increases, and other incentives based on individual and company performance. The availability and amount of these additional compensation elements are determined by company policy and may vary.

Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey.

We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employee programs. Eligibility for benefits is subject to plan terms and conditions, and may vary based on position and/or employment status.

At Allianz we use some AI-assisted technology as part of our recruitment process to help match candidates to roles based on skills, experience, job title, and location. AI supports our recruiters by enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of candidate assessments and job recommendations, while all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team and final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

How We Hire

Allianz Partners does not accept unsolicited CV's or approaches from agencies. We only work with partners on our approved supplier lists, under contract. Any unsolicited submission will not be considered.

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