Senior Underwriting Associate

Insurtech Israel News; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QBE in Amsterdam is seeking a Property Underwriter to deliver sustainable growth across our Property portfolio. You will underwrite a broad range of commercial and industrial risks within your authority, supporting domestic and multinational clients.

You will build strong relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders, contribute to underwriting strategy, monitor market dynamics, and continuously develop your technical expertise to stay ahead in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level.
• Industry-Recognised Diploma in Property (Fire) Insurance Underwriting and Claims Handling (Nibe-SVV).
• Experienced in underwriting commercial and/or industrial Property risks or similar roles.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Property risks in line with authority, guidelines, and risk appetite.
• Contribute to portfolio performance and delivery of the annual business plan.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to underwriting strategy, knowledge sharing, and best practices.
• Monitor market dynamics and cycles to support sound underwriting decisions.
• Continuously develop technical expertise and contribute to team capability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Insurance underwriting

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Diploma in Property (Fire) Insurance Underwriting and Claims Handling (Nibe-SVV)

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Underwriter Property – Amsterdam Office

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

As a Property Underwriter within our Amsterdam office, you will play a key role in delivering sustainable and profitable growth across our Property portfolio. Working within agreed underwriting authority and appetite, you will assess and underwrite a broad range of commercial and industrial Property risks, supporting both domestic and multinational clients.

Your Role

• Underwrite Property risks in line with authority, guidelines, and risk appetite.


• Contribute to portfolio performance and delivery of the annual business plan.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders.


• Actively contribute to underwriting strategy, knowledge sharing, and best practices.


• Monitor market dynamics and cycles to support sound underwriting decisions.


• Continuously develop technical expertise and contribute to team capability.

About You

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Experience in Property underwriting preferably across commercial and/or industrial risks, including domestic and multinational business.


• Strong understanding of Property risks, policy wordings, and coverage structures.


• Comfortable working with brokers and building long‑term professional relationships.


• Able to make balanced underwriting decisions combining risk analysis, pricing, and portfolio considerations.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Proactive, self‑driven, and effective both independently and within a team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level


• Industry‑Recognised Diploma in Property (Fire) Insurance Underwriting and Claims Handling (Nibe-SVV).


• Experienced in underwriting commercial and/or industrial Property risks or similar roles.


• Fluent in Dutch and English (mandatory).

Benefits

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

Your career. At the heart of it.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Risk Appetite, Risk Management, Stakeholder 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.