Manager Underwriting Liability - The Netherlands

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

Shape the business. Develop your team. Stay close to the market.

Ready to shape the future of Zurich’s Liability business in the Netherlands?

As Manager Underwriting Liability, you will lead an experienced team of seven underwriters and help set the direction of our Dutch Liability portfolio. You will combine people leadership with hands-on underwriting, staying close to brokers and customers while identifying opportunities for profitable, sustainable growth.

Reporting directly to the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will work with colleagues across the Benelux and have the opportunity to make a visible impact on our business, our people and our position in the Dutch market.

The impact you will make

This is a role where leadership, technical expertise and commercial thinking come together. You will turn strategy into action, help your team grow and build strong relationships across the Dutch insurance market.

• 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.

What You Will Bring

You understand the Corporate Liability market and know what it takes to build a healthy portfolio. Just as importantly, you enjoy developing people, bringing colleagues together and turning ideas into action.

You may already lead an underwriting team, or you may be an experienced Liability professional with a strong track record of coaching and mentoring others who is ready to take the next step in leadership.

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

Do you see yourself in this opportunity, but do not meet every requirement? We would still like to hear from you. We value different perspectives and experiences and are interested in what you could bring to our team.

What You Can Expect From Zurich

Here, you will have the space to lead, the support of an experienced international team and the opportunity to make your mark on Zurich’s Liability business in the Netherlands.

• A senior role with meaningful responsibility and the freedom to shape your area of the business.
• An experienced and collaborative underwriting team.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Exposure to a broad range of businesses, industries and complex risks.
• Access to Zurich’s international expertise and capabilities.
• Opportunities to work with specialists across the Benelux and our wider global organisation.
• Support for your continued professional development and career.
• A competitive package aligned with your experience and the responsibilities of the role.

Who We Are

Zurich Commercial Insurance Benelux is part of Zurich Insurance Group. We support local and international businesses across the Benelux, combining local market knowledge with Zurich’s global expertise and capabilities.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking help us understand our customers, strengthen our business and continue to innovate.

We want everyone at Zurich to feel valued and able to contribute, develop and grow. We provide equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences.

If you need an adjustment or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.

Join Zurich Benelux and help us create a brighter future together.

We welcome direct applications for this position. Applications or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment agencies or other third parties will not be considered unless agreed with Zurich in advance.