Job Description

Role Description



Allianz UK have a new opportunity for an Underwriting Team Manager to join our team in London on a hybrid basis.



As aUnderwriting Team Manager your role will be to manage the team to ensure delivery of effective and timely performance. You will develop, mentor, coach and lead the team to drive high performance to meet business targets as well as support the team on our transformation journey ensuring that you successfully embed your change management skills.



Our team values continuous learning, you can enjoy free access to top training platforms as you embark on your own development journey. You will participate in the global Lead program designed to support managers within our global business and you can also benefit from other platforms such as our Excellence in Operations program, Excellence in Technical program and our Excellence in Distribution programme.



Salary Information

Pay:

Circa 50,000 per year.



Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.



About You



As an Underwriter Team Manager, your responsibilities will include:



Managing, motivating and developing team to achieve individual, team and departmental targets. Actively planning and managing the resource and workloads to achieve set targets and service levels. Producing and analysing regular management information to focus on improving. Resolving escalated complaints and technical referrals from the team Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and that service is delivered in accordance with SLAs.

Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Knowledge of and ability to apply leadership and people management strategies to drive engagement and performance. Knowledge of setting clear targets, focusing on priorities, regularly reviewing actual performance to agreed SLAs and adjusting where required. Strong collaboration and communication skills in order to get things done and encourage the team to be open and willing to change. Knowledge of ability to build skills and talent. Maintaining a strong technical focus through training, together with coaching team members to improve current performance.

What We Will Offer You



Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:



Flexible buy/sell holiday options Hybrid working Annual performance related bonus Contributory pension scheme Development days A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet Retail discounts Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working



Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.



Diversity& Inclusion



At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.



We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.



We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.



Accessible Application for All



As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.



Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.



Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk



For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Charlotte Whalley



If you are an at-risk candidate facing potential redeployment, please include this information in your CV.



We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.



Closing date 26/06/25



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