Global Head of Underwriting Integrity and Solutions

We are looking for a Global Head of Underwriting Integrity and Solutions, based in Munich (Germany) or London (UK).

The Global Underwriting Integrity and Solutions team is committed to underwriting excellence, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Through collaboration, expertise, and continuous learning, we drive positive change, streamline underwriting processes, and uphold the highest standards of underwriting governance.

Allianz Commercial is a trusted partner for a wide range of tailored commercial and specialty insurance solutions designed to protect Mid Corp, Specialty and Large Corp businesses. Formerly known as “AGCS” in the market, this new franchise is Allianz Group’s integrated global model for serving the Commercial Property & Casualty insurance segment.

Reporting directly to the Chief Underwriting Officer (Board Member), you will define, implement and ensure a robust governance framework, guaranteeing adherence to established standards, and maintaining control over end‑to‑end processes. Leading a global team, you will drive excellence and efficiency in this key area of our business within CUO, representing and supporting all Global LOBs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to our success in the commercial insurance industry.

This role ensures that a holistic and effective underwriting governance framework is in place and adhered to globally throughout Allianz Commercial in close alignment with Allianz Group (including effective controls like business reviews and holistic follow‑up on findings and the built‑up of a solid Facility Governance framework). This includes the integration of Mid Corp and Large Corp Governance to allow for a holistic steering and management of commercial business in Allianz Commercial.

Additionally, this role is in charge of the Underwriting Academy which provides technical trainings to all Underwriters across Allianz Commercial. Given the significance of our ongoing transformation and the seniority of the stakeholders involved, this role requires seniority and expertise in underwriting processes. You will contribute to the successful integration of the underwriting governance structure in a friendly, professional, and collaborative manner.

• Leading, motivating, and growing a diverse team of experts; federating internal stakeholders towards a common goal.
• Ensuring effective underwriting governance and risk management within Allianz Commercial, for example ensuring compliance with internal policies, industry regulations and legal requirements while implementing robust underwriting risk‑management practices.
• Developing and implementing underwriting policies and guidelines that align with the organisation’s goals and risk appetite, continuously reviewing and updating policies to reflect changes in regulation, industry best practices and emerging risk.
• Representing and supporting CUO (including all Global LOBs) within all internal and external underwriting governance and compliance‑related tasks and topics, including delegated authority business.
• Enabling the integration of Mid Corp and Large Corp Governance to allow for a holistic steering and management of commercial business in Allianz Commercial.
• Optimising portfolio performance, enhancing process efficiency, and providing leadership in developing underwriting policies and strategies.
• Leading the Underwriting Academy to provide relevant training to the full underwriting community, enabling the global underwriting strategy and technical excellence.

• Extensive global and commercial underwriting experience (10+ years) in a large insurance company, including 5+ years as a transactional underwriter. Profound understanding of underwriting governance, especially for complex international portfolios.
• Advanced technical underwriting skills to break down complex problems, determine optimal solutions, and drive implementation. Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with data‑driven decision‑making and intermediate proficiency in AI.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with stakeholders…