Head of Engineering & Construction Underwriting

Allianz Commercial; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Commercial in the Netherlands seeks a Head of Engineering & Construction Underwriting to own the global strategy, lead a high-performing team, and drive profitable growth for Large Corporate and Mid Corporate clients. You will manage governance, risk selection, and key relationships across the Netherlands.

You bring deep technical underwriting expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of portfolio performance, with collaboration across Allianz Group on integrated client solutions.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Engineering & Construction underwriting.
• Strong network in the Dutch market and client relationships.
• Proven ability to deliver P&L results and portfolio growth.

Responsibilities

• Own the global strategy for Engineering & Construction underwriting across Large Corporate and Mid Corporate.
• Lead and develop the underwriting team across two legal entities.
• Drive underwriting governance, risk selection, and portfolio discipline.
• Build and maintain a commanding market presence in the Netherlands.
• Collaborate with Allianz Group to deliver integrated client solutions.

Skills

Engineering & Construction underwritin

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategy & portfolio management

Pricing & risk assessment

Education

Degree in Insurance / Engineering / Finance / Law

Tools

AI analytics tools

Job description

As Head of Engineering & Construction Underwriting at Allianz Commercial, you will hold full strategic and financial accountability for the Engineering & Construction line of business across Large Corporate and Mid Corporate segments - reporting directly to the Head of Underwriting Netherlands. This is a leadership role at the heart of one of the world's largest and most technically sophisticated commercial insurance operations, serving corporate clients across more than 200 countries and territories. You will define the global Engineering & Construction strategy, lead a high-performing underwriting team, and position Allianz Commercial as the partner of choice for the world's most complex engineering and construction risks. A strong market presence in the Netherlands, with established broker and client relationships, is essential.

Some Of Your Specific Responsibilities Could Include

• Own the global strategy for the Engineering & Construction line of business, with full accountability for underwriting results, profitability, and portfolio performance across Large Corporate and Mid Corporate segments
• Define and execute a market-leading Engineering & Construction proposition that delivers profitable, sustainable growth
• Steer the underwriting portfolio to consistent financial targets; present and defend portfolio performance to Finance, Board of Management, and Global Line of Business Heads
• Drive a consistent global underwriting governance framework across all Engineering & Construction sub-lines, ensuring technical excellence and disciplined risk selection
• Underwrite large, complex Engineering & Construction risks, bringing deep technical expertise to the highest-value transactions in the portfolio
• Lead and develop the Engineering & Construction team across two legal entities, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain a commanding market presence in the Netherlands, cultivating trusted senior relationships with key brokers, clients, and market counterparts
• Represent Allianz Commercial at industry forums, client events, and broker engagements as the recognized external face of the Engineering & Construction proposition
• Manage executive-level stakeholder relationships across EMEA and Global LoB Heads, Sales & Distribution leadership, and the Allianz Benelux CUO
• Collaborate with Allianz Group entities to leverage the full breadth of the Group's capabilities and capacity in delivering integrated client solutions

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Deep, hands-on technical expertise in Engineering & Construction with extensive experience in underwriting and/or brokerage
• A strong and established market presence in the Netherlands, with a well-developed network of senior broker and client relationships
• Ability to own and deliver P&L results, with experience steering underwriting portfolios through growth, integration, and market cycle management
• Leadership experience in commercial or specialty insurance underwriting, with the ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams
• Excellent stakeholder management skills - able to engage, influence, and align senior executives across complex, matrixed organizations including Global LoB Heads, CUO-level leadership, and Board of Management members
• Strong strategic planning and analytical capabilities - able to develop and defend robust underwriting strategies and portfolio positions at the highest organizational levels
• Strong understanding of pricing, contract drafting, reinsurance, and strategic planning, with the ability to deliver a disciplined and commercially sound underwriting strategy
• Versatility and adaptability in navigating complex, integrated organizational structures across multiple legal entities and geographies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English
• Degree or professional designation in Insurance, Engineering, Finance, Law, or a related field; relevant industry certifications (e.g., ACII, CPCU) are a plus
• Proficiency in leveraging AI-powered tools and data analytics to enhance underwriting decision-making, portfolio monitoring, and strategic planning

Role

For Netherlands, the base salary range for this position is between 109.000 - 145.000 EUR (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience.

109099 | Underwriting | Management | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

What’s in it for you?

Let’s Care About Everything That Makes You, You

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

Let’s care for your opportunities to progress

From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

Let’s care for life’s twists and turns

From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back.

Let’s care for our society and our planet

With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients.

Care to join us?

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us.

Let's care for tomorrow.

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