Underwriter Construction (f/m/x)

In this Underwriter role, you will source and underwrite new Construction business to achieve profitability, building a robust, profitable portfolio. You will work within the Construction governance framework and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent risk assessment and policy issuance. You will shape regional underwriting strategy, nurture broker and client relationships, and support junior team members. This is a growth-focused position at a global insurer that values data-driven decisions and collaborative risk management. You will help transform underwriting practices and contribute to a culture that prioritizes learning, inclusion, and performance.

• Total Rewards Program
• health and wellbeing focus
• financial security
• professional development
• inclusive culture
• in-person collaboration

• Source and underwrite new Construction business to meet profitability targets
• Develop, grow, manage and maintain a profitable Construction book
• Underwrite in line with governance framework (Underwriting Authorities, Guidelines, Rules)
• Oversee a globally consistent data set of submissions and historical loss results
• Drive involvement of Market Management, Risk Consulting, Claims and Operations in underwriting
• Manage referrals and perform 4-eye reviews with underwriters
• Contribute to regional underwriting strategy development and execution
• Maintain positive relationships with producers, clients and stakeholders
• Ensure accurate policy documentation issued to producers
• Provide training and support to junior Construction team members
• Manage assigned underwriting assistants when required

• Extensive experience underwriting profitable Construction business for large corporate international insurers
• Established relationships with clients and brokers at peer level in the market
• Specialized understanding of regional/local Construction insurance markets and competitor landscape
• Ability to leverage data and analytics to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Good understanding of the legal and regulatory environment
• Ability to design, develop and implement consistent, robust contract wordings
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build and expand broker/client relationships
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Results-oriented mindset
• Ready to advance career to the next level

• relationship-building
• negotiation
• organization
• data analytics
• risk assessment
• contract wordings