Allianz Life Insurance

AVP, Contract Surety Manager- West Region

Allianz Life Insurance$240K — $275K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree in business, economics, or finance.
  • 7+ years of industry experience in Surety.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset to meet goals and objectives.
  • Proven track record in developing broker business.
  • Experienced in underwriting and growing Surety portfolios.
  • Knowledge of Surety distribution channels and broker relationships.
  • Recognized expertise in underwriting Surety accounts and risks.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced service environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic business plan for expansion in the U.S. West Region.
  • Underwrite a profitable portfolio of Surety business through broker engagement.
  • Document decisions and recommendations transparently.
  • Establish and maintain relationships while building a regional underwriting team.
  • Conduct account and portfolio underwriting per company guidelines.
  • Collaborate internationally to leverage Surety capabilities.
  • Coordinate with global Surety teams on risk and underwriting issues.
  • Participate in industry groups and local Surety events.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Annual bonus eligibility and commission opportunities.
  • 401(k) with up to 6% discretionary match.
  • Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Paid time off for vacation, illness, and special occasions.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
  • Developing and executing a strategic business plan in order to expand our business in the United States, mainly in the West Region.
  • Developing and underwriting a profitable portfolio of Surety business through active engagement in the Surety marketplace with existing and new broker relationships.
  • Documenting of all decisions and recommendations in a consistent and transparent manner.
  • Establishing and maintaining key relationships while building out a regional underwriting team.
  • Conducting account and portfolio underwriting activities in a manner consistent with underwriting guidelines and portfolio management requirements established by the company.
  • Collaborating with colleagues across the Americas and internationally to fully leverage surety capabilities and existing customer base.
  • Coordinating with Surety teams globally to ensure alignment on risk and underwriting issues.
  • Actively participating in industry groups, and local surety events.

Required Qualifications and Skills:
  • College degree with emphasis in business, economics, or finance.
  • 7 years+ experience in in industry experience.
  • Entrepreneurial skill set to establish and achieve goals and objectives.
  • Established track record developing business with brokers.
  • Proven ability to underwrite and grow a Surety portfolio.
  • Experience in the development and management of marketing plans, business plans and budgets.
  • Knowledge of Surety distribution channels and experience in managing relationships with regional brokers.
  • Recognized expertise in the underwriting of surety accounts and risks.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, service driven environment
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Total Compensation Range:

$240,000-$275,000

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.
Learn more about Allianz Life Insurance
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