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At Allianz Commercial (AzC), 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, cyber-attacks or climate change impacts, AzC has the major risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.

This exciting opportunity Inland Marine Program Leader - NA opportunity can be based in one of our field offices: Alpharetta, Chicago, New York or O'Fallon (MO).

We are looking for the Inland Marine Program Leader – NA to lead a Program Practice Group (PPG) with representatives from each zone to help source and on-board additional inland marine programs and be the lead representative at Program conferences meeting with brokers, intermediaries and program managers.

In addition would orchestrate corporate governance requirements as respects MGAs at AGCS.

Promulgate NA Marine program strategy, including Broker Sales Planning, Broker Engagement Model, pipeline development and management, business analysis, remuneration, and governance while working directly with other business partners, specifically NA Inland Marine Underwriters and Distribution.

Will lead a team to oversee and manage the growth and profitability of the existing portfolio along with adding new facilities to the book.

Your Team  

As industrial specialists, Allianz Commercial (AzC) has a long-standing tradition of supporting the marine industry. We are committed to best serve our partners and clients in the Marine area by providing innovative solutions. Our appetite for challenging projects knows no bounds, offering our clients an almost unlimited range of options.

Our strength lies in combining years of technical experience with market-leading financial expertise. This powerful combination enables us to underwrite the largest and most challenging projects, providing our clients with unparalleled protection and peace of mind.

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:  

Managing Team of Underwriters.

Delegate tasks to team in order to achieve overall results.

Manage/supervise team client accounts and act as point of referral and/or escalation for issues.

Manage cost center budget within plan.

Underwriting Strategy and Leadership

Contribute to development and execution of regional Underwriting strategy for LoB.

Manage referrals from underwriters and spokes and re-underwrite complex business as appropriate.

Develop and cultivate a Programs Practice Group with representatives from each zone in North America.

Lead efforts to source new program opportunities.

Manage corporate governance requirements for MGA inland marine contracts.

Serve as department point person for any future program infrastructure enhancement (i.e. ingesting bordereau’s).

Product Development.

Research information on competitive trends, product line trends, producer trends and external environment, including legal, economic, demographic and distribution trends.

Recommend new and revised products and programs, underwriting standards and procedures, and provide guidance on pricing within the regions.

Monitor product result and develops proposals to maximize profitability, including the review of claims/large losses/trends.

Underwriting Approach and Compliance.

Underwrite in line with LoB governance framework - e.g., Underwriting Authorities, global MSU, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles.

Ensure contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at time of inception.

Ensure utilization of global pricing tools.

Ensure placing and binding of FAC Reinsurance prior to policy inception.

Program Management.

Act as a Key Resource within Inland Marine for all program activities.

Research develop and implement programs for NA Inland Marine in coordination with zones and represent organization with external and internal business partners.

Relationship Management.

Positively represent AGCS externally to the market.

Proactively drive involvement of functional areas in Underwriting process, including e.g., MMC, ARC, Claims, Operations.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and clients and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., risk managers).

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

We'd like to find someone with a minimum 11 years’ proven track record in Inland Marine Underwriting management. Experience of leading and of remotely managing and developing regional teams across numerous locations, including direct reports and complex matrix environments. Experience of leading change in various business scenarios, including restructuring, integration and mature growth markets. In addition, you will bring:

Master’s Degree.

Completion of professional insurance qualification (e.g., CII).

Minimum of 11 years of significant experience in Underwriting profitable business in LoB, with an expert level understanding of LoB products and portfolio.

Managing people: Ability to lead and manage a team of underwriters. Includes the ability to delegate tasks, steer team direction/goals, etc.

Well recognized established relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within market.

Expert understanding of regional / local LoB insurance markets and competitor landscape.

Expert understanding of legal and regulatory framework.

Risk Assessment and Management: Ability to assess risk inherent exposures and natural hazards relevant to LoB.

Pricing and Market mgt: Analyze current performance against benchmarks applying how the market operates and functions, the business needs and customer needs.

Contract Drafting and Interpretation: Design, develop and implement consistent, robust wordings.

Policy Management: Robust understanding of policy administration life cycle, information collection, policy issuance, premium bookings, credit control, cancellation.

Communication & Presentation: Ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally. Ability to "sell" an improvised or prepared audience winning story.

Influencing skills: Ability to persuade and motivate others to act, without executive authority.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze highly complex data, from multiple sources, in detail; identify and resolve issues before they transpire.

The annualized pay range for this role is $136,752 - $270,400. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by several 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 AzC 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.

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 401K.

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 Commercial (AzC) 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.

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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.

Recruitment Agencies:  AzC has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. AzC 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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