Senior Risk Consultant II - Natural Resources & Construction

At Allianz Commercial (AzC), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and specialty risks in the Allianz Group.  Whether it’s aircraft, satellites, the world’s biggest ships and tallest building, cyber-attacks, or climate change impacts, AzC has the major risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.

We are looking for a Senior Risk Consultant II for the Natural Resources & Construction team.  This role will be remote and candidates must physically reside in the state of Georgia to service our clients in this region.

Your Team  

Allianz Commercial specializes in providing comprehensive and customized insurance and inspection products, services, and solutions for companies in the energy and construction industries. We have a wealth of technical excellence in managing engineering and energy risks around the world. We are well equipped to meet the most demanding challenges in the energy insurance landscape and are actively addressing climate change across all segments.

We are focused on expanding our presence in renewable energy and green technologies, as well as contributing to the emerging global hydrogen economy. From mid-sized contractors to single engineering projects, to the most challenging construction projects, we provide comprehensive insurance and inspection solutions during both the construction and operational phases.

Our Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC) team is made up of experienced engineers from a wide range of technical and scientific disciplines. The team provides a flexible range of risk consulting services, from natural hazards, fire safety, and human and organizational risk factors to in-depth analysis of industry operations, and financial exposures, across all industry sectors and risks. We also focus on delivering bespoke training plans to help our clients to optimize risk management procedures in the long term.

The Impact You Will Have  

Reporting to the Engineering & Energy Risk Consulting Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical support and risk analysis services to Engineering Underwriters and Clients.

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:  

• Advise Underwriters regarding construction risks, detailing risk exposures, loss estimates and risk improvement proposals.

• Assist Allianz Underwriting in risk selection and retention.

• Evaluate Risk Information and perform desktop review (DTR) risk analyses for new business opportunities for delivery to underwriting.

• Maintain technical knowledge and assist in the development of technical materials for the use of engineers and underwriters.

• Contribute to developments within the Allianz Risk Consulting global network and deliver technical presentations at internal conferences and seminars.

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with AzC underwriting, Business Development, Market Management & Claims personnel along with Co-workers, Clients and Brokers

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

• Qualified Civil Engineer with a minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in construction/structural engineering projects such as high and midrise buildings, bridges, roads and highways, infrastructure projects, etc. and special knowledge in soil mechanics and various types of foundations.

• Insurance risk consulting experience and a professional engineering license is a definite plus. Experience working in a Global Organization with the ability to adapt to change.

• Excellent communication skills – and ability to do so effectively with both internal and external clients at all levels.

• A bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant Engineering Discipline. Other discipline will be considered in conjunction with extensive technical expertise or experience in the construction industry.

• Demonstrate great engineering/technical expertise in construction engineering. Familiarity with NatCat risk exposures. Possess adequate knowledge of insurance coverages and the underwriting processes as they relate to Course of Construction/Contractor's All Risk (CAR) covers.

• Ability to work effectively remotely with computer operational technology in a home office environment and in a team environment.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to travel throughout the US and Canada as required, with some international travel possible.