Senior Specialty Underwriter - Automotive

About the role

As a Senior Specialty Underwriter - Automotive, you will play a key role in underwriting new business and renewals across all Business Units, with a strong focus on U.S. Automotive Specialty business and cross‑border global quotations. You will bring deep U.S. market expertise, collaborate closely with Sales and underwriting leadership, and help drive profitable growth across the portfolio. This role plays a critical part in growing Allianz Warranty U.S. automotive specialty business, offering the opportunity to help shape a strategically important and expanding market.

Ways of Working

This is a fully remote, U.S.-based role. Candidates must reside in one of the authorized states listed below and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Current or future visa sponsorship is not available.

Authorized States: Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, South Carolina, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Tennessee

What You Will Do

• Manage and coordinate Automotive Specialty quotations globally, with primary focus on U.S. business
• Partner closely with the Senior Lead and Head of Pricing & Underwriting on core business initiatives
• Work collaboratively with the U.S. Specialty team to manage and grow the portfolio
• Serve as a key point of contact with Pricing, Network Management, Technical Product, Monitoring, and other stakeholders as needed
• Underwrite and renew accounts to support profitable growth
• Develop technical pricing offers in collaboration with Business Units, Sales, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Reinsurance
• Ensure adherence to underwriting authority, governance standards, and the four‑eyes principle
• Support Sales negotiations and contribute to Pricing and Actuarial initiatives
• Align underwriting decisions with the Line of Business strategy, risk appetite, and product guidelines
• Operate effectively in a technology‑enabled environment, leveraging AI, data analytics, and cloud‑based tools responsibly and in line with governance and ethical standards
• Work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and cloud‑based tools, using insights responsibly and in alignment with our standards for data governance, security, and ethical use.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree (e.g., actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or business) preferred
• CPCU designation is a plus
• At least 4 years of experience in case underwriting, pricing, or actuarial roles
• Experience in Automotive Underwriting would be a plus
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to align daily work to business objectives
• Solid financial acumen and understanding of profitability drivers
• Comfort working with pricing models, assumptions, and actuarial methodologies
• Working knowledge of reinsurance structures and their impact on underwriting and pricing
• Proven experience in specialty risk assessment and risk management
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics effectively
• Experience contributing to and leading projects or workstreams
• Adaptability and effectiveness in a changing environment
• Familiarity with Allianz products, processes, or systems is a plus
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Pay

Annualized base pay range is $87,300 - $130,000 USD. Actual base pay may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. Employees may also qualify for performance-based bonuses, merit increases, and other incentives based on individual and company performance. The availability and amount of these additional compensation elements are determined by company policy and may vary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid time off
• Other employee programs
• Work Well programs to support health and wellbeing, providing flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance
• Large variety of courses and targeted development programs for personal and professional development
• Global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged