Allianz Life Insurance

AVP, Contract Surety Manager - Southeast Region 1

Allianz Life Insurance$170K — $190K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of industry experience in Surety underwriting.
  • Demonstrated expertise in U.S. surety markets, specifically local markets.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with goal-setting abilities.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain broker relationships.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or finance.
  • Basic awareness of AI technologies and eagerness to integrate them into processes.

Responsibilities

  • Execute strategic business plans to enhance Allianz Trade's Surety business.
  • Underwrite and develop a profitable Surety portfolio with existing and new brokers.
  • Document decision-making processes clearly and transparently.
  • Conduct underwriting activities per established guidelines and portfolio management requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-regional colleagues to utilize surety capabilities effectively.
  • Participate in industry events and local surety-related functions.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Eligibility for annual bonuses and commission opportunities.
  • 401(k) plan with a discretionary match of up to 6%.
  • Flexible work schedule options.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for continued education.
  • Family care resources, including support for fertility and adoption.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose:

Responsible and accountable for the marketing and underwriting of the assigned Surety portfolio within the East Region for the Allianz Trade North America Surety Team. The AVP, Contract Surety Manager is responsible for maintaining existing broker relationships, recommending new broker relationships, effectively marketing Surety's capabilities, underwriting profitable business in the US and assisting in mentoring, training and developing junior underwriters.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Working with their Regional Surety Manager, executing on the established strategic business plan in order to maintain and expand Allianz Trade's Surety business in the United States.
  • Developing and underwriting a profitable portfolio of Surety business through active engagement in the Surety marketplace with existing and new broker relationships in the local market.
  • Documenting of all decisions and recommendations in a consistent and transparent manner.
  • Conducting account and portfolio underwriting activities in a manner consistent with underwriting guidelines and portfolio management requirements established by Allianz Trade
  • Collaborating with colleagues across the Americas and internationally in order to fully leverage surety capabilities and existing customer base.
  • Attending industry groups and local surety events, as requested by the Regional Manager


Key Experience:
  • Proven ability to underwrite and grow a Surety portfolio.
  • Strong relationships with local brokers.
  • Recognized expertise in the underwriting of surety accounts and risks.
  • Proven track record of successful underwriting result


Key Requirements:
  • At least 7 plus years industry experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in surety in the U.S. in your local market.
  • Entrepreneurial skill set to establish and achieve goals and objectives.
  • Established track record developing business with brokers.
  • 4-year college degree with emphasis in business, economics, or finance.
  • Looking for candidates that possess a basic awareness of Artificial Intelligence technologies and are enthusiastic about learning and integrating AI into everyday business processes.
    • (Generative) Artificial Intelligence or GenAI or AIData Analysis(Microsoft) CopilotChatGPT
    • Data Analysis
    • (Microsoft) Copilot
    • ChatGPT

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Total Compensation Range:

$170,000-$190,000

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary ranges are only one component of our total compensation package.

Benefits:

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you'll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.

Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus eligibility and/or commission structure opportunities
• 401(k) discretionary match of up to 6%
• Flexible work schedules
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, Birthday Day Off and Volunteer Day Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

Learn more about our benefits here:

https://rcmd-connect.com/allianztrade/

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates' well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.

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About Allianz Life Insurance

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is a leading provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals. The company is part of Allianz SE, a global financial services company that is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America was founded in 1896 and has been providing financial protection and retirement solutions to Americans for over 125 years. The company has a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability, and has been recognized for its efforts in these areas. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is a subsidiary of Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz SE.
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