Senior Underwriter Professional Indemnity

QBE Insurance; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days holiday

Flexible working

Job summary

QBE Insurance in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior PI Underwriter to lead Professional Indemnity underwriting, shaping growth and profitability. You will manage PI risks, strengthen broker partnerships, and contribute to strategic development within the Dutch market.

The role offers hybrid working, partnership with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to expand into other Financial Lines while maintaining portfolio performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive PI underwriting experience with a track record of growing profitable portfolios.
• Strong understanding of the Dutch insurance market, broker networks, and PI dynamics.
• Ability to analyse data and interpret insights; proficient with Excel and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite PI risks in line with business plan, appetite, delegated authority and regulatory requirements.
• Support development and execution of the PI underwriting strategy within Financial Lines.
• Apply a reinsurance strategy to safeguard the portfolio.
• Participate in meetings to share knowledge and best practices.
• Promote the department and company to maximize brand leverage.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.
• Continually develop technical knowledge and expertise.
• Ensure accurate recording of risks and regulatory compliance.
• Possibility to work on other Financial Lines products.

Skills

PI underwriting

Portfolio growth

Dutch market knowledge

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Dutch and English fluency

Tools

Excel

Departmental software

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Senior Underwriter Professional Indemnity

• 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

Three years ago, we established our presence in the Netherlands and have since achieved significant growth across our portfolio. As we continue to strengthen and expand our Professional Indemnity offering, we are looking for a Senior PI Underwriter to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced underwriting professional to play a key role in shaping and growing our PI portfolio, building strong broker relationships, and contributing to the strategic development of our business in the Dutch market.

Your new role:

• Underwrite Professional Indemnity (PI) risks in accordance with the business plan, underwriting appetite, delegated authority, and regulatory requirements, ensuring the delivery of profitable growth.
• Support the development,and execution of the PI underwriting strategy within the broader Financial Lines strategy, contributing to the achievement of the annual business plan and portfolio objectives.
• Apply a Reinsurance Strategy to safeguard the portfolio.
• Contribute to meetings to share knowledge and best practices.
• Promote the department, division, and company to maximise brand leverage.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.
• Continually develop technical knowledge and expertise.
• Ensure accurate recording of insurance risks and compliance with regulations.
• The opportunity to work on other Financial Lines products as well
• Be(come) responsible for the PI portfolio

About You

• Extensive Professional Indemnity underwriting experience, with a proven track record of managing and growing profitable portfolios across a range of PI risks.
• Strong understanding of the Dutch insurance market, including broker networks, market dynamics, competitive landscape, and emerging trends within the Professional Indemnity segment.
• 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

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership

Equal Employment Opportunity

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