VP, Head of A&H Belgium and Netherlands

Sompo; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sompo is seeking a VP, Head of Accident & Health Belgium and Netherlands to lead underwriting and growth across the NL and BE markets. Based in Rotterdam or Brussels, you will manage teams, shape underwriting strategies, and drive profitability while expanding client and broker networks.

You will oversee product development, regulatory alignment, and collaboration with HR, Finance, Actuarial, Legal, Compliance, Operations, IT and Claims to deliver top service and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in underwriting and senior management in Accident & Health in the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Strong track record in growing a profitable Accident & Health book.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building with clients and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to growth and profitability of Sompo International's Accident & Health portfolio in NL and BE.
• Meet and negotiate with clients and brokers to develop new and renewal business.
• Develop underwriting strategies and ensure terms and conditions are secured.
• Promote the Sompo brand and build recognition across the region.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Accident & Health

Client & broker relations

Negotiation

Dutch & English

Job description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a VP, Head of Accident & Health Belgium and Netherlands.

The Head Accident & Health Netherlands & Belgium will be contributing significantly to the growth and development of a book of profitable and diversified Accident & Health insurance business. He/she will also assist in training and supervising the Accident & Health staff from a technical point of view.

Location: This position will be based out of our Rotterdam or Brussels office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our Business, Your Impact, Our Opportunity

What you’ll be doing:

• Contribution to growth and profitability (bottom line) of Sompo International's portfolio by sourcing submissions, underwriting, pricing, marketing and managing Accident & Health Insurance business and territories with the goals of maximizing the expected profitability
• Meet and negotiate with clients and brokers to build relationships and to develop new and renewal business within the Netherlands and Belgium markets. Contribute to build a well-diversified and balanced book in terms of risk profile and segmentation
• Actively participate in the development of underwriting strategies
• Analyse underwriting information and ensure appropriate terms and conditions are secured
• Perform contract negotiation, attending and travelling to client meetings, presentations to customers and conducting underwriting reviews
• Proactively promote the Sompo brand and increase its recognition in Netherlands & Belgium and Europe
• Develop, launch and maintain local language product versions for the Netherlands and Belgium markets, watch local market and products developments
• Responsible for underwriting document filings, accuracy of data entries to systems and contract integrity for accounts underwritten

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience working in underwriting and (senior) management positions in Accident & Health in the Netherlands and Belgium;
• Experience in building and growing a profitable Accident & Health Insurance book
• Proven disciplined approach to underwriting
• In-depth knowledge of the Accident & Health Insurance markets, regulation and products
• In depth product knowledge and past underwriting experience in the following Accident & Health products:
• Accident (Group & Individual)
• Travel Accident (Group & Individual)
• Private Medical Insurance (Group & Individual)
• International Private Medical Insurance (Group & Individual)
• Excellent networking skills and relationships with clients and brokers
• Experience with a start-up company or the development of new business and/or new products within an established company is a plus
• Analytical, energetic, creative, meticulous, driven, determined self-starter, smart, hardworking, resilient, ambitious, good team player
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders (HR, Finance, Actuarial, Legal, Compliance, Operations, IT and Claims) to achieve goals
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and offer top service quality
• Language skills: Dutch and English at working level. French is a plus.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.

Below is a summary of some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who We Are And What We Stand For

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values - Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity - we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Life at Sompo page

Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.