Associate Graduate Underwriter - Middle Market - Chicago

Let's care for tomorrow.

Your ambitions. Your dreams. Your tomorrow

At Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty SE (AGCS), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and specialty risks in the Allianz Group. Whether it's aircraft, satellites, the world's biggest ships and tallest building, cyberattacks or climate change impacts, AGCS has the major risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.

Job Purpose:

This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to kick start your underwriting career with an in-depth, on-the-job learning experience coupled with a formal development program at one of the strongest and well-known global insurance brands in the world, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS).

The ideal candidate will be an intellectually curious, analytical, proactive self-starter who is a team-minded contributor and eager to learn. You will have access to a team of experienced underwriters who will help you learn the ins and outs of Middle Market underwriting.

Responsibilities:

In this role you will...

• Gain In-depth knowledge of the insurance business through on-the-job development.
• Proactively support the preparation of the Underwriting due diligence process.
• Deliver effective and efficient Underwriting support for internal and external customers.
• Proactively liaise with other functions to ensure timely and accurate policy administration.
• Develop and maintain peer level relationships with producers and clients.

• Develop through learning opportunities at the global AGCS Underwriting Academy.
• Begin an exciting career with a leading global corporate insurance carrier.

To be successful in the role:

You will have...

• Completed your university degree or post-graduate study;
• 1-2 years prior experience gained through internships, academic projects or employment;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain personal relationships with colleagues, peers, managers and customers;
• Strong problem resolution and analytical skills as well as the ability to grasp and solve complex issues and present solutions to others effectively;
• The ability to assess the impact of issues, proposed strategies and alternative solutions within the general business planning environment; and
• Excellent computer skills including MS/Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

The annualized base pay range for this role is $45,907 - $78,995. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AGCS total compensation package. As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance-based cash incentive awards.

23044 | Underwriting | Entry Level | Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty | Full-Time | Permanent

What's in it for you?

Let's care about everything that makes you, you

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

Let's care for your financial wellbeing

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

Let's care for your opportunities to progress

From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

Let's care for life's twists and turns

From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back.

Let's care for our society and our planet

With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients.

Care to join us?

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is a global corporate insurance carrier and part of Allianz Group. We provide risk consultancy, Property-Casualty insurance solutions and alternative risk transfer for a wide spectrum of commercial, corporate and specialty risks across 10 dedicated lines of business. Learn more about us by clicking here.

Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Diversity of thinking is an important part of our company culture.

People with disabilities:
We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com

Recruitment Agencies:
AGCS has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. AGCS does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly.

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