Construction Underwriter

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Underwriter – Construction

Amsterdam, with hybrid working

This is an exciting opportunity to truly develop the portfolio and build out new business opportunities.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

The Opportunity

Four years ago, we opened a new office in the Netherlands, and since then, we have experienced significant growth. To support our continued expansion, we are looking for a Construction Underwriter to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful organisation with ambitious growth plans, while embracing the entrepreneurial spirit of a dynamic and evolving market presence.

Your new role:

Underwrite Construction insurance risks in line with the agreed Business Plan, underwriting guidelines and delegated authority levels to achieve profitable growth and business objectives.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, business partners and internal stakeholders across the Dutch market to drive new business opportunities and portfolio development

Participate fully and use your expertise to shape and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice

Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage

Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met

Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency

Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately

About you

Proven experience underwriting Construction risks, with a strong understanding of CAR, EAR and related engineering insurance products.

Good knowledge of the Dutch construction insurance market, including key trends, opportunities, regulatory considerations and emerging risks.

Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment

Capability to analyse and interpret data

Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.

Good verbal and written communication skills

Fluent in Dutch and English

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

36 days holiday per year based on full-time work

Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year,

Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee

You can view all our awards here

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.

Your career. At the heart of it.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Risk Appetite, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

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