Which risks are worth taking for the business? At what price and under what conditions? These are decisions underwriters need to make after carrying out careful assessments of individual companies and negotiating terms and prices with brokers.

About the scheme

Our two year underwriting scheme is designed to give you all the skills and technical know-how you need to become a successful underwriter and technical specialist of the future.

We want you to get the opportunity to develop innovative insurance solutions that fully meet the needs of our customers in this ever changing world.

You’ll be assigned dedicated study days and the funding you need to successfully complete the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII). In addition to your CII qualification you’ll also complete Allianz’s market-leading Excellence in Technical programme.

We have a large and varied customer base in the UK, so you could find yourself arranging insurance policies for a hotel in London, a motor fleet in the Midlands or a construction project in Scotland. You’ll gain a huge breadth of experience and will specialise in either corporate business or small and medium enterprises (SME).

Underwriting is at the heart of any insurance company, so developing your skills in this core area opens the door to a whole range of opportunities.

Potential placement locations

Your placements could be in either Allianz or Petplan. We have offices across the UK, meaning you could be in Guildford at our head office then moving to Birmingham for your next placement.

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Megan Burn

I feel that the most interesting fact within the insurance industry, and within my current role, is that market trends and the demands that are constantly changing. I feel a sense of collaboration and being able to be a part of the process which enables Allianz as a company to progress and adapt with the market demands is very rewarding.

About you

To join our underwriting scheme, you’ll need a 2:1. This can be in any discipline, from any university. To us, the most important thing is that you’re interested in what we do as a business and have the ambition to succeed. We’ll expect you to roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and be passionate about your work. Because we care about making a difference – and you should too. We’re hoping to find our future leaders, so if you show the drive and willingness to learn, we’ll support you all the way. And you can be sure you’ll be more than just a number here. Because at Allianz, everyone counts.

Rewards

As well as a huge wealth of experience, you’ll get all the rewards you’d expect from one of the largest insurance brands in the world, including:

A competitive salary
(with performance-related increases every 6 months)

Generous pension scheme

Your birthday off

Up to 50% off insurance through LV=GI and Pet Plan

Dedicated time off to perform charity work

Personal annual leave and the chance to buy more annual leave days each year.

Employee share scheme

Study leave for your professional qualifications

What we give you

Here at Allianz, we're keen to show you our graduate schemes are different. We want to help you develop your career because to us, our graduates are the future leaders of Allianz.

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Application process and tips

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Life at Allianz

We're a global company, but from the very first day you join our team, you will know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

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