Construction Underwriter

About AllianzWe are proud to be one of the world’s most trusted insurance companies, serving over 800,000 customers across Ireland, for over 100 years. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ. With over 700 people in Allianz Ireland, we truly care for our employees and their individual needs and aspirations.While this role is officially based in Elm Park, Dublin 4, the team work within a hybrid working model, offering you the flexibility and support needed to excel in your role.We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work having won the Super Large Category in 2025, as well as being one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and become part of the team!The OpportunityOur Commercial business has set ambitious growth targets into 2028 and to help us to deliver on that goal we are now recruiting a Construction Underwriter to join our hybrid-working team. This is a technical underwriting role within Allianz Ireland's Construction team, responsible for underwriting a mixture of complex Construction risks, with an element of multinational clients and exposure to portfolio business. The role requires technical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate global programme structures while ensuring alignment with Allianz Group standards and local regulatory requirementsKey ResponsibilitiesManage and underwrite Construction renewals & new business risks to achieve GWP targets and profitability targetsLead engagements with brokers and their key clients with the support and collaboration of the Allianz Customer Relationship team to deliver on Allianz Construction and Liability targetsDevelop and maintain strong working relationships within the team, other areas of the business and external stakeholders and support their team colleagues in the underwriting of Construction and other Liability business as the need arises Engage with internal stakeholders in Customer, Pricing and Portfolio management to negotiate terms and conduct detailed risk assessment and acceptance within existing Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA) framework agreementsShare knowledge and technical expertise with colleagues, contribute to personal and team technical development Identify and implement improvements in process, proposition or service to best serve our customer baseMaintain and develop strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to both lead and support key client and broker engagements Key Requirements / Skills & ExperienceCIP/MDI/ACII or equivalent professional qualification preferred.Ambitious individual with 3 years+ experience in commercial underwriting (Construction / Property / Liability), with demonstratable experience in the medium to large risk environment. Understanding of multinational program structures, fronting arrangements, and global compliance requirements would be beneficial.Why Join Us? Work with the No.1 P&C insurer in the local market.Great Place to Work #1 Super Large CategoryCollaborate with a high-performing, supportive team.Shape the future of underwriting through innovation and transformation.Enjoy flexible working, career development, educational supports and a culture that values expertise and initiative.Opportunity to work with other Allianz Entities within the GroupOur BenefitsWe offer a competitive remuneration package, generous pension scheme contributions, health insurance, a working from home allowance, numerous wellbeing and family benefits, an onsite gym, and a well-connected, accessible location with onsite staff parking and free lunches.Allianz plc. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.This is a hybrid remote/in-office roleRegulatory NoticeAppointment to this role will be subject to the requirements provided for by the Central Bank of Ireland. Please refer to the Central Bank of Ireland’s Guidance on Minimum Competency Code: Minimum Competency | Central Bank of Ireland as well as F&P Standards and the Corporate Governance Requirements. See Fitness & Probity | Central Bank of Ireland. This includes the requirements provided for by the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023. The successful candidate will be provided with the relevant Conduct Standards (including Additional Conduct Standards) training, where required. Full details are available via the Central Bank website at Individual Accountability Framework | Central Bank of Ireland.Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.We therefore welcome applications regardless of 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.Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.