Head of Property

QBE Insurance; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

36 days holiday

Job summary

QBE Insurance in Amsterdam is seeking a Head of Property to lead and further develop the Property portfolio across the Netherlands. The role drives underwriting strategy, portfolio performance and team excellence, while strengthening market position for sustainable growth.

You will underwrite complex risks, develop annual plans, nurture stakeholder relationships, and ensure governance and data accuracy across EO systems. A strong leader with market insight is essential.

Qualifications

• Analytical and strategic thinking to steer a Property underwriting portfolio.
• Proven leadership and talent development of underwriting teams.
• Strong knowledge of Property underwriting frameworks and governance.
• Extensive market awareness of Property insurance dynamics and portfolio drivers.
• Experience with reinsurance structures and capital efficiency considerations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with senior leadership and partners.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex Property risks in line with business plan and authority.
• Develop and deliver the annual Property portfolio plan in the Netherlands.
• Promote the department and company to maximise brand leverage.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, brokers and partners.
• Contribute to team business planning to maximise productivity and performance.
• Apply reinsurance requirements to minimize risk and meet objectives.
• Demonstrate market dynamics awareness to drive performance.
• Support data accuracy in underwriting systems and reporting.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Management

Coaching

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Influencing

Insurance Underwriting

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee.

Head of Property

Amsterdam, with hybrid working

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

We are looking for a Head of Property to lead and further develop our Property portfolio across the Netherlands. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, and team excellence, while strengthening our market position and delivering sustainable, profitable growth. There is a strong focus on further developing a Lead / Multinational proposition.

Your new role

• Underwrite complex insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives, including: | negotiating rates, terms and conditions for existing and new business , | ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines | ensuring contribution to the business plan and objectives
• Support the development of the annual business plan for the Property portfolio and ensure delivery of the plan
• Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximize brand leverage
• Establish and strengthen strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximize influence and achieve business objectives
• Contribute to the development of the team’s business plan in order to maximize productivity and performance
• Apply any reinsurance requirements to minimize risk and to deliver business plan objectives
• Demonstrate understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to drive and enhance business performance
• Contribute and influence in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives
• Ensure entries are properly and promptly recorded on EO systems to ensure accuracy of data, in relation to: | Underwriting | Aggregate exposures
• Contribute to the aggregate management and peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence
• Manage resources across the team to ensure business requirements are achieved
• Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice so as to support the achievement of business goals
• Manage performance fairly and in line with performance processes

About you

• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of Property insurance market dynamics, including global and regional trends, competitive landscape, and portfolio performance drivers.
• Proven expertise in Property underwriting, with a strong track record in managing complex risks, optimising portfolios, and driving profitable growth.
• Advanced understanding of reinsurance structures, placement strategies, and their impact on portfolio performance and capital efficiency.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing underwriting teams.
• Deep knowledge of underwriting frameworks, governance, and best practices, ensuring consistency, discipline, and technical excellence across the function.
• Excellent knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements, , with the ability to ensure full compliance and embed governance standards.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to define underwriting appetite, portfolio strategy, and risk selection criteria aligned with business objectives.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, market insights, and financial metrics to guide underwriting strategy.
• Proficiency in underwriting tools and systems, including advanced use of Excel and other relevant software to support portfolio management and reporting.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership, brokers, and external partners.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is mandatory.

Benefits

• Flexible working-balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all
• 36 days holiday per year based on full-time work

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances.

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

Your career. At the heart of it.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Coaching for success, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Prioritization, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.