Underwriting Specialist

Underwriting Specialist – West Zone, Property We are looking for an Underwriting Specialist in the West Zone for our Property line of business. Allianz Commercial specializes in corporate property insurance for complex risk exposures worldwide. Responsibilities Underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet line of business targets regionally, including global elements Take ownership of large accounts/clients, including negotiation of participation, pricing, and terms and conditions Underwrite and evaluate Natural Catastrophe Accumulation, ensuring an understanding of catastrophe modeling and interpretation of scenarios Underwrite International Insurance Programs and proactively manage capacity Underwrite in line with the LoB governance framework (Underwriting Authorities, global MSU, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles) Ensure contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at the time of inception and utilization of global pricing tools Ensure placing and binding of FAC Reinsurance prior to policy inception Ensure accurate policy documentation is issued and maintain files for each risk and transaction handled Contribute to the development and execution of regional underwriting strategy Train, develop, and coach less experienced staff, including underwriters Manage complex referrals and re‑underwrite complex business as appropriate Proactively support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business, including client and producer negotiations Develop and maintain strong relationships with key producers, clients, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., risk managers) Positively represent Allianz Commercial externally to the market Qualifications Minimum 5–7 years of significant experience underwriting profitable business in the Property line of business Specialized expert understanding of sub‑LoB products and portfolio Specialized understanding of regional/local property insurance markets and competitor landscape, including global elements Good understanding of legal and regulatory framework Experience working in a complex, global matrix organization Technical Skills Risk Assessment and Management: Ability to assess risk inherent exposures and natural hazards relevant to the Property line of business Pricing and Market Management: Ability to analyze current performance against benchmarks, applying knowledge of how the market operates, business needs, and customer needs Contract Drafting and Interpretation: Ability to design, develop, and implement consistent, robust wordings Policy Management: Robust understanding of the policy administration life cycle, including information collection, policy issuance, premium bookings, credit control, and cancellation General Skills Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze highly complex data from multiple sources Excellent communication and presentation skills – ability to express ideas clearly, both written and verbally Influencing skills – ability to persuade and motivate others to act without executive authority Proficiency in office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision‑making is highly beneficial Education & Certifications Preferably a degree in Economics, Finance, Insurance Management, or Business Administration Completion of a professional insurance qualification (e.g., CII) preferred Compensation The annualized base pay range for this role is $123,534 to $186,707. The base salary may vary depending on scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials and experience. The base pay is one component of the total compensation package and includes annual performance‑based cash incentive awards. Legal & Equal Opportunity Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment‑based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, 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. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr