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Global Head of Underwriting Transformation & Product Development
Sector: Insurance, Project and Program Management
Role: Senior Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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Whether it's aircraft, international business or offshore wind parks, Allianz Commercial has an extensive range of risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.
We are looking for a Global Head of Underwriting Transformation and Product Development. The role is based in Munich (Germany) and London (UK).
Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial is a trusted partner for a wide range of tailored commercial and specialty insurance solutions designed to protect MidCorp, Specialty and LargeCorp businesses.
The Team
Directly reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer (Board Member) and with a dotted line to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will enable and lead the implementation of Allianz Commercial Underwriting Transformation strategy worldwide. Up to five team leaders report into you and you lead a wider team of 30+ experts. The scope is predominantly on topics such as Submission Intake / AI enablement, Transformation, IT Product Governance, Product Development, and is deeply engaged into the Allianz Commercial Tech Stack suite.
The Impact You Will Have
The role is responsible for the concept, design and demand of all Underwriting Transformation initiatives including the demand management and implementation for external vendors. It will also include significant collaboration and demand management with GDO as well as influencing co-Business Owners and Global LoB Heads, IT, Global Pricing, Claims, UWIS, Legal & Compliance.
Scope of responsibilities
* You will drive the implementation and ongoing management of strategic objectives for Global Underwriting through Technology Products (~80+ platforms) and Insurance Products across all Lines of Business, ensuring that business value aligns with IT strategy related to Underwriting & Pricing.
* Coordinating and collaborating with the Allianz Commercial Board, Allianz technology and senior management on strategic priorities, functions, and geographies will ensure comprehensive alignment and execution between IT and Underwriting.
* As the owner of the Product Wording management framework, you will oversee the Product Governance and Architecture processes, ensuring alignment of Allianz Commercial products with the Allianz Product Library.
* Leading and managing the global Underwriting Transformation team involves activating and leveraging existing resources for cross-collaboration, while also managing the budget and focusing on the development of Allianz Commercial Technical Excellence (TEX) strategy.
* You will be responsible for proactively initiating and driving change, fostering a culture of continuous improvement by anticipating future challenges and developing innovative solutions.
* Building strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders across the Group and the broader industry involves working closely with CUO, CRRO and COO functions globally and regionally to foster collaboration and drive results.
Key required competencies
* We are seeking a seasoned leader who possesses strategic vision and leadership abilities to develop, communicate, and guide a clear transformation vision that aligns with the organization's overarching goals.
* You'll have a strong global underwriting (alternatively Claims or Reinsurance) experience and understanding of P&C insurance products as well as IT and strategic transformation projects in Underwriting and beyond.
* Expertise in change management is crucial, enabling you to effectively manage organizational change through stakeholder engagement and well-crafted communication strategies.
* This role requires a proven track record in managing critical business scenarios across matrix organizations, including turnarounds, restructurings, and the redesign of highly complex business processes on a large scale.
* In addition to expertise in conflict management, particularly in arbitrage and independent decision-making, the candidate must possess strong fact-based decisiveness.
* Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.
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.
Let's care for your financial wellbeing
We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package, 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.
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 is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks.
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.
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:
Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.
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