Strategic Underwriter

Functional point of contact for the assigned countries: France, Greece, and the UK (Retail), as well as execution of monthly performance dialogues with the assigned countries.

Monitoring of relevant KPIs, including retention, profitability, exposure, NatCat limits, rate development, and market trends.

Regular segmentations to identify portfolio opportunities and weaknesses.

Derivation and support of measures to improve profitability and portfolio management.

Ensuring adherence to and further development of property underwriting standards and guidelines.

Contribution to tools, processes, and steering instruments in line with the global strategy, as well as support in harmonizing methods, frameworks, and processes in the European context.

Support in training and upskilling initiatives (e.g., via UW Academy), including technical contributions and knowledge sharing, as well as strengthening collaboration within the European Property UW community.

Sparring partner for local underwriters on portfolio, pricing, methodology, and system-related questions.

Close cooperation with local underwriting units, portfolio steering, risk engineering (HRC), and other central functions.

Preparation of status reports and decision documents for the Center of Excellence Property Europe.

Your Profile

• Completed insurance‑technical training.
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally a Master’s – alternatively qualification as Insurance Specialist (Versicherungsfachwirt:in) or Insurance Business Administrator (Versicherungsbetriebswirt:in).
• Several years of experience in industrial property insurance underwriting or related functions.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, precise and structured communication, as well as the ability to prepare complex topics in a target‑group‑appropriate manner.
• High level of independence, solution orientation, and sense of responsibility.
• High adaptability and openness to change, as well as an innovative mindset and forward‑thinking approach.
• Strong interest in future‑oriented trends in AI & Analytics.
• Lived TOP and TEC values and a team‑oriented mindset.
• Very good command of English; knowledge of French is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.

Flexible working hours

Flexitime arrangements and flexible working time models allow for a perfect work-life balance – however it suits you.

Health management

Stay healthy with us: thanks to preventive measures, a wide variety of sports and various partnerships.

Mobile working

Whether from home or on the road – our remote working model (up to 60 % mobile) offers you more freedom and independence.

Further training

We satisfy your thirst for knowledge – for example with further training, subject-specific seminars or work and study programmes.

Be You!

For us, the focus is on people. We live a corporate culture of openness and appreciation - we guarantee equal opportunities for all employees and candidates. This creates an environment in which personal potential can be developed in the best possible way.

As one of the world's leading industrial insurers for more than 120 years, we have mastered challenges through our expertise, our pioneering spirit and a sense of community, qualities that position us well for the future. We offer you the opportunity to break new ground and develop together.