Senior Liability Underwriter

Join to apply for the Senior Liability Underwriter - Construction role at Allianz Ireland.

We are proud to be one of the world's most trusted insurance companies, with a workforce as diverse as the world itself. As the trusted insurance partner to over 800,000 customers across Ireland, we have built a brand based on trust, integrity and outstanding customer service for over 100 years and our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.

As an employer, to over 700 people in Allianz Ireland, we truly care for our employees and their individual needs and aspirations. With this in mind we have tailored our work approach to ensure you the flexibility and support needed to excel in your role. While the role is officially based in Elm Park, Dublin 4, the team work within a hybrid working model.

We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work having won the Super Large Category during the 2025 Awards, as well as being one of Ireland's Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing in 2025. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and become part of the team

The Opportunity

Our Commercial business has set ambitious growth targets into 2028 and to help us deliver on that goal we are now recruiting a Senior Liability Underwriter to join our hybrid-working team. This is a senior 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 deep technical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate global programme structures while ensuring alignment with Allianz Group standards and local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and underwrite large Construction (Contractors All Risks and Liability) renewals & new business risks, including multinational accounts with diverse exposures.
• Apply judgement and pricing discipline to deliver profitable growth.
• Design and implement compliant multinational insurance programmes. Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless delivery, from fronting and reinsurance to local servicing.
• Be the go-to expert for brokers and clients on complex submissions. Lead renewal & new business negotiations and represent Allianz Ireland with customers and at industry events.
• Engage with internal stakeholders in Sales and Distribution, Pricing and Portfolio management to negotiate terms to convert target prospects and conduct detailed risk assessment and acceptance within existing Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA) framework agreements.
• Provide technical guidance to junior underwriters and contribute to cross-skilling initiatives. Influence underwriting governance and support the evolution of our Target Operating Model.
• Collaborate with risk engineering, claims, and actuarial teams to deliver holistic risk solutions.

Key Requirements / Skills & Experience

• CIP/MDI/ACII or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Ambitious individual with 5 years+ experience in commercial underwriting, with strong expertise in Liability lines in the large risk environment.
• Construction / CAR / Renewable Energy / EAR / Inherent or Latent Defects experience would be a valuable addition.
• Understanding of multinational program structures, fronting arrangements, and global compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to assess complex risks & possess excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in growth and achieving targets.

Why Join Us?

• Work with the No.1 P&C insurer in the local market.
• Great Place to Work #1 Super Large Category
• Collaborate 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 Group.
• Benefits: generous pension scheme contributions, health insurance, a working from home allowance, wellbeing and family benefits, and onsite staff parking with provided lunches.

Regulatory Notice

Appointment to this role will be subject to the requirements provided for by the Central Bank of Ireland. This role is a Control Function (CF-4,8) and is subject to F&P Standards, including the requirements provided by the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023. See link: Individual Accountability Framework | Central Bank of Ireland. The successful candidate will be provided with the relevant Conduct Standards (including Additional Conduct Standards) training, where required.

Allianz plc. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

#LI-Hybrid This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.