Lead Underwriter (m/w/d)

Help shape smarter decisions and build a team that does underwriting the right way. As a Lead Underwriter, you’ll guide a small team, bringing together commercial insight and forward thinking to help drive growth across the region in a collaborative environment where people can do their best work.

• An annual gross salary of €70,000 to €75,000, depending on your professional experience, including an attractive stock bonus
• Plenty of development opportunities, supported by tailored training
• Hands‑on onboarding to set you up for success from the outset
• Flexitime and the option to work remotely if agreed with your manager
• Vacation pay in June and a Christmas bonus in November, in accordance with current regulations
• Comprehensive company health insurance and a pension plan available after 24 months
• Option to lease a bike after 24 months for work and private use
• A role in an inspiring international environment with a supportive culture, flat hierarchy and real room to contribute
• Lead and develop a small underwriting team, setting clear priorities and supporting strong commercial outcomes
• Underwrite new and renewal marine risks, maintaining a balanced portfolio in line with company guidelines
• Analyse submissions, claims history, and loss ratios to support sound pricing and decision making
• Manage complex and large deals from initial submission through to proposal and binding
• Ensure underwriting activity complies with authorities, governance standards, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with claims, data, and sales teams to identify risk trends and support a smooth customer experience
• Proven experience in underwriting, supported by an insurance or underwriting qualification
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a team, with the ability to set priorities and monitor performance
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data accurately and apply sound judgement
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to work comfortably with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Fluent in German and English – French or Italian language skills are a plus

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