Senior Underwriter M/F

Our client is a leading international insurance company with a strong presence in the corporate and commercial insurance market. As part of its continued growth across Europe, the company is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to join its team and support the development of its Property and Marine Cargo portfolio within the Dutch market.

As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of corporate clients, with a primary focus on Property and Marine Cargo business. You will play a key role in driving profitable growth, delivering technical underwriting excellence, and building strong relationships with brokers, clients, and reinsurance partners.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the underwriting performance and profitability of Property and Marine Cargo portfolios, serving both local Dutch corporates and Chinese corporate clients operating in the Netherlands.
• Underwrite new business and renewals, including complex and high-value risks, within delegated authority limits.
• Assess risk exposure, perform technical underwriting analysis, and determine pricing in accordance with approved underwriting and pricing guidelines.
• Negotiate coverage, terms, and conditions with brokers and clients to achieve profitable business outcomes.
• Ensure all underwriting activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and legal obligations.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of underwriting guidelines, rating methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise and product knowledge to clients, brokers, and distribution partners.
• Collaborate closely with reinsurers on treaty renewals and facultative placements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and other distribution channels to support business retention and new business acquisition.
• Identify client insurance needs and contribute to the development of tailored insurance solutions and value propositions.

Candidate Profile :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' underwriting experience in Property and/or Marine Cargo insurance within the Dutch market.
• Solid understanding of commercial multi-line insurance business.
• Proven track record of managing complex underwriting cases and successfully resolving challenging broker and client situations.
• Experience working with large corporate accounts and developing tailored insurance programs.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Mandarin Chinese language skills would be considered a strong advantage.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented professional.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

What's on Offer ?

• Opportunity to join a well-established international insurer with ambitious growth plans.
• Exposure to complex multinational risks and corporate clients.
• Collaborative and multicultural working environment.
• Significant autonomy and visibility within the business.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a global organization.