Allianz UK
Motor Fleet Existing Business Senior Underwriter
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Motor Fleet Existing Business Senior Underwriter
Motor Fleet Existing Business Senior Underwriter
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Motor Fleet Existing Business Senior Underwriter to join our established and successful Motor Fleet team in Birmingham.
About the Role
You will be at the heart of key broker relationships, focusing on retaining and developing our existing Motor Fleet portfolio. Working closely with brokers and internal stakeholders, you will deliver strong underwriting outcomes, excellent service, and sustainable growth across the account.
- Location: Birmingham (hybrid working with 2–3 days in the office per week)
- Salary: Circa £50,000 – £55,000 per year
Responsibilities
As a Motor Fleet Existing Business Senior Underwriter, you will:
- Manage and retain an existing portfolio, delivering timely, accurate, and profitable renewal terms
- Build and maintain strong broker relationships through negotiation and excellent customer service
- Handle mid-term adjustments, policy amendments, and renewal activity under underwriting authority
- Ensure underwriting decisions align with risk appetite, pricing strategy, and portfolio objectives
- Check, issue, and manage policy documentation accurately and within service levels
- Develop technical underwriting capability via learning, feedback, and mentorship
- Contribute to the internal UWQA audit team
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience underwriting Motor Fleet risks, with a strong understanding of existing business and renewals
- Ability to evaluate risk, apply underwriting judgement, and manage portfolio performance
- Proven ability to build and maintain trusted broker relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, analytical skills, and a proactive mindset
- Coaching & development skills to support junior underwriters
- Ability to undertake senior account responsibilities, including additional tasks
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in an existing business/retention-focused underwriting role
- CII qualifications or commitment to accreditation
- Experience with agreed underwriting authority levels
- Knowledge of responsible AI usage
What We Offer
A tailored benefits package that includes:
- Flexible buy/sell holiday
- Hybrid working
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to career development and training
- Up to 50% discount on Allianz insurance products
- Retail and volunteering discounts
Allianz Ways of Working
- Flexibility in working hours that aligns with business needs and personal circumstances.
- We are signatories to the ABI’s flexible working charter and support hybrid and inclusive work models.
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Culture & Commitment
At Allianz, we foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We are proud to hold certifications such as EDGE (gender inclusion), Disability Confident employer, and partners in gender equity, mental health, and anti-discrimination initiatives. We welcome applications from neurodivergent, disabled, and underrepresented candidates and offer tailored support.
For assistive adjustments (e.g., mentoring, ergonomic equipment) or other accommodations, encourage employees to advocate for their needs.
Accessible Application
Supporting disability confident applicants, we provide:
- Offer Interview Scheme for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria
- Assistance with application formats (e.g., large text, hard copies, spoken submissions)
- Contact: Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk
Closing Date: 15/07/26 Contact: Matthew McKevitt Allianz UK reserves the right to close the advert early if applications meet its needs.
Professional | Non-Executive | Full-Time | Permanent | Underwriting
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