Manager Underwriting

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and drive strategic underwriting decisions? Our client, a global insurance leader, is seeking a Manager Underwriting - Engineering to join their PME department in the heart of Brussels. As the ideal candidate, you will have a master's degree, strong leadership experience, and proficiency in Dutch, French, and English. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary package with bonuses, comprehensive insurance benefits, and flexible working arrangements. Don't miss this opportunity to grow professionally, lead impactful projects, and champion technical-commercial excellence with a world-class insurer. Apply now and take your career to new heights

As the Manager of Underwriting Engineering in Our client's PME department, you will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

1. Oversee the acceptance and pricing of risks within technical insurances, including machinery breakdown, all-risk electronics, and construction site risks.
2. Craft and execute strategic, technical, and operational underwriting guidelines.
3. Contribute actively to engineering sector product development in partnership with the product management team.
4. Grow and sustain a profitable portfolio.
5. Enforce underwriting policies for insurance products based on guidelines and profitability criteria.
6. Expand market share and enhance profitability across different sectors.
7. Support product development endeavors in collaboration with the product management leadership.
8. Direct projects towards meeting strategic and operational goals.
9. Organize and engage in internal and external audits.
10. Negotiate with potential clients and brokers.
11. Champion the technical and commercial concerns of clients alongside sales, claims, and prevention departments.
12. Deliver customized services to clients and brokers.
13. Oversee the management and engagement of clients within the portfolio.
14. Prioritize team management with an emphasis on employees.
15. Engage in promotional activities to boost Our client's visibility, foster relationships with brokers, and encourage loyalty.

Ideally, you have:

1. A master's degree or equivalent through experience.
2. Substantial experience as a team leader is essential to ensure effective management, inspire your team, and foster their professional growth.
3. Proficiency in Dutch, French, and English.
4. Strong analytical and organizational skills to interpret complex information accurately and translate it into a clear strategy.
5. A penchant for challenging the status quo You enjoy analyzing procedures and existing tools, questioning them when necessary, and proactively proposing solutions.
6. Strong people management skills You possess the necessary coaching and communication abilities to motivate your direct reports and teams actively, guiding them in their personal development.
7. Flexibility and the required competencies to take the lead on projects.
8. A passion for the technical-commercial aspect; you are also a skilled negotiator and can assertively and commercially communicate to defend the interests of the portfolio and ensure its profitability.

Our client offers you:

1. A competitive salary package, including a generous gross salary, discretionary personal and collective bonuses, as well as meal and eco vouchers.
2. Comprehensive insurance benefits such as a group insurance plan and hospitalization coverage for you and your family at a reduced rate, along with discounts on various insurance products.
3. Flexible working arrangements to fit your lifestyle, featuring up to 30+ days of annual leave, remote work options, sports facilities, and training opportunities to support your mental, physical, and professional well-being.