Allianz Commercial ยท 2 months ago
Senior Underwriting Team Leader
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $189K/yr
11+ years expAllianz Commercial specializes in corporate property insurance for complex risk exposures, and they are seeking a Senior Underwriting Team Leader. This role will lead strategic efforts to manage a profitable property portfolio, ensuring compliance and expanding market presence while mentoring the underwriting team and cultivating broker relationships.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee the US Property wholesale strategy and ensure alignment with regional goals
Underwrite complex new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom-line targets
Serve as the initial referral point for underwriters handling risks outside their authority
Manage capacity proactively and evaluate Natural Catastrophe Accumulation using modeling tools
Ensure underwriting practices align with LoB governance frameworks, including authority limits, guidelines, and pricing tools
Achieve contract certainty at policy inception and ensure timely placement of FAC Reinsurance
Oversee accurate policy documentation and file maintenance
Audit underwriting files to assess compliance and identify development opportunities
Support policy administration and credit control processes
Drive acquisition and retention of business through strategic broker engagement
Generate new producer relationships and support market management initiatives
Represent the company internally and externally and participate in cross-regional projects
Lead the professional and technical development of the underwriting team
Coach and mentor underwriters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Collaborate with Distribution, Claims, ARC, and Operations to enhance underwriting outcomes
Qualification
Required
Minimum 11+ years of underwriting experience in Property LoB, with a proven track record of profitable business
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience managing underwriting teams
Established broker relationships and strong market presence
Advanced understanding of catastrophe modeling, pricing tools, and portfolio management
Deep knowledge of LoB products, regional market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks
Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and resolve issues proactively
Excellent influencing, coaching, and presentation skills
Ability to lead without direct authority and motivate teams toward shared goals
Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial orientation and customer focus
Ability to utilize AI tools to support day-to-day tasks, improve efficiency and contribute to data-driven decision making
Completion of a professional insurance qualification (e.g., CII)
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Law, or a related discipline (preferred)
Benefits
Annual performance-based cash incentive awards
Generous bonus scheme
Pension
Private healthcare
Generous parental leave benefits
Flexible working
Career development and digital learning programs
International career mobility
Company
Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Partyka
Head of Cost Controlling CxO ex COO
Christina Hager
Sr. HR Business Partner
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