Underwriting Specialist - Cargo

    

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Cluster:  Allianz Professional

  

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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.

 

We are looking for an Underwriting Specialist to support our Cargo line of business. If you have strong experience underwriting international transit, stock through-put, project cargo (including delay in start-up) and tailored coverages, this position is for you.  This position will work a hybrid scheduled based in the New York City office.

Your Team  

Cargo insurance for large businesses is a type of insurance that protects businesses from financial losses resulting from the damage, loss, or theft of their cargo while in transit. This type of insurance is essential for large businesses that ship large quantities of goods, as it can help to offset the costs of replacing or repairing damaged or lost cargo.

 

With one of the largest, most experienced networks of cargo insurance specialists, claims experts and risk consultants in the business, Allianz Commercial delivers local solutions for marine cargo risks in more than 200 countries and territories.

 

The Impact You Will Have  

Reporting to the Underwriting Manager Northeast Cargo, this position will underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet Cargo LoB targets regionally including global elements. Take ownership of large accounts/clients including negotiation of participation, pricing and terms and conditions. Training and development of team and referral point for underwriters. Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients. Specialized technical expertise/lead for at least one sub-LoB.

 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include: 

• Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom-line targets. Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers. Proactively manage capacity. Underwrite and evaluate Natural Catastrophe Accumulation, ensuring an understanding of catastrophe modeling and interpretation of scenarios (for relevant LoBs). Underwrite International Insurance Programs (for relevant LoBs)
• 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
• Ensure accurate policy documentation issued to producers (where AzC responsibility to do so) or producers has issued documentation (where producer responsibility). File maintenance – ensure file is established (whether electronic or paper) and maintained for each risk and transaction handled. Proactively support completion of policy administration and credit control processes
• Contribute to development and exec