Liability Underwriting Manager | Lead Growth & Team

Zurich Insurance; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Career development support

Job summary

Zurich Insurance in the Netherlands is seeking a Manager Underwriting Liability to lead a seven-person team of liability underwriters and shape the Dutch Liability portfolio. You will blend leadership with hands-on underwriting, maintaining close broker and customer relationships while pursuing profitable growth.

Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will collaborate across the Benelux and have visibility to influence Zurich’s Liability strategy in the Dutch market.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law or related field.
• At least eight years of experience in Corporate Liability underwriting.
• People leadership experience or proven coaching and developing others.
• Strong technical underwriting expertise with commercial and analytical judgement.
• Experience contributing to profitable growth and portfolio performance.
• Strong relationships within the Dutch broker market and ability to build trusted partnerships.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to turn plans into action.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of seven Liability underwriters, creating an inclusive and collaborative environment where people can perform at their best.
• Set the direction for our Dutch Liability portfolio and turn strategy into clear priorities that support profitable, sustainable growth.
• Use portfolio performance, pricing and market insight to make informed underwriting decisions and identify new opportunities.
• Stay connected to the market by managing your own portfolio of key accounts and building trusted relationships with brokers and customers.
• Strengthen Zurich’s position in the Dutch Liability market by working closely with distribution partners and identifying opportunities for new business.
• Collaborate with colleagues and specialists across the Benelux to develop solutions and propositions that respond to changing customer and market needs.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Relationship management

Dutch market knowledge

English language

Strategic thinking

Coaching

Education

Master’s degree in Law or related field

Job description

Zurich Insurance in the Netherlands is seeking a Manager Underwriting Liability to lead a seven-person team of liability underwriters and shape the Dutch Liability portfolio. You will blend leadership with hands-on underwriting, maintaining close broker and customer relationships while pursuing profitable growth.

Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will collaborate across the Benelux and have visibility to influence Zurich’s Liability strategy in the Dutch market.