About the job
Role Description
Allianz Personal Broker have a new opportunity for a Head of Independent and Portfolio Brokers
As part of this role we would expect you to:
Essential Skills
Desirable Skills
Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:
Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.
We are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Allianz we value diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations; EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.
We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.
We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.
Accessible Application for All
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.
Allianz Personal Broker have a new opportunity for a Head of Independent and Portfolio Brokers
As part of this role we would expect you to:
- Deliver and own budgeted GWP and COR targets in line with Allianz UK Personal Broker Strategy across designated Broker accounts and drive growth opportunities in target markets and segments
- Develop and own robust strategic business plans for each assigned Broker. Provide in depth insight into their strategic goals and objectives to ensure we extract the maximum possible value from the relationship. Ensure these documents provide a point of reference and insight for internal stakeholders
- Develop propositions in line with Allianz and Broker/Partnership needs and expectations
- Work closely with the Director of Broker Propositions on strategic priorities and foster a culture of innovation from the wider team
- Build and maintain strong internal networks across the key business functions
- Deliver "best in market" account management to our Brokers Partners
- Provide assigned Brokers with timely Allianz UK Personal Broker strategic and wider business updates
- Provide market feedback and information that assists internal business functions
- Undertake delegated responsibilities as and when requested from the Director of Broker Propositions and play active an active role in Trading, Broker Governance and Risk oversights, Audit and Project participation as required
- Lead, develop and coach their team contributing to a robust succession plan linked to the wider Key Accounts/ Distribution ambition and direction
- Set clear business and personal objectives for direct reports and ensure they take ownership/ accountability for their own personal development plans.
- Develop team members and promote continual learning to differentiate the Allianz UK Personal Broker Distribution Team from the rest of the market; become technical experts in our market, attaining and promoting a deep knowledge of our product suite and new product development
- Create the right environment and performance culture across the team
- Ensure all business is conducted with integrity, and is consistent with Allianz Personal Broker values
Essential Skills
- Proven Capability in a leadership or team management environment, ideally within a business development or commercially focused role
- Personal Lines insurance experience/expertise with a clear understanding of the Broker Distribution channel
- Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing account strategies and delivering new business opportunities to live
- Proven delivery of core business targets and strategic objectives
- Detailed technical understanding and commercial awareness of the insurance market and regulatory framework
- Previous line management experience and evidence of people development setting clear objectives and goals to support succession planning
- Experience of collaborating with other business functions to implement seemingly complex projects simply and efficiently through creative solutions
- The ability to lead, shape and influence negotiations with senior internal/external stakeholders
- Proficient in Data Analytics
Desirable Skills
- Collaborative approach to solving problems ensuring all perspectives are considered
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- PC literate especially on Outlook Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:
- 30 days' holiday
- A competitive pension for which LV= will pay twice the amount you pay, up to 14%
- An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
- A flexible benefits package (e.g. discounted retail vouchers, great value dental insurance)
- ElectriX EV salary sacrifice scheme
- A generous 25% discount off our general insurance products including home, pet and travel as well as up to 50% discount on your car insurance.
Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.
We are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Allianz we value diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations; EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.
We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.
We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.
Accessible Application for All
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.
