Underwriter Specialties, Benelux

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Hybrid

Our underwriting teams set us apart, our experienced underwriting professionals use their specialized expertise to underwrite even the most complex risks innovatively. A rare and exciting position is now available in our Specialty team for an Underwriter to support and grow the specialty (niche) insurance products (Marine and Specialty Niche) in the Benelux region.

In partnership with our experienced underwriting team you will be able to deploy and further develop your technical expertise, working autonomously with minimal oversight, for the function and region. You will contribute to operational excellence by applying your broad insurance knowledge and exercising sound judgment in a variety of situations, including new and complex cases. Your responsibilities will involve underwriting business in line with the business plan; setup (international) insurance programs in collaboration with middle office; monitoring exposure within agreed limits; monitoring premium income to ensure it remains within agreed limits; maintaining awareness of all claims advised; supporting and providing input on settlement of claims advised; building and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients; supporting the design and structure of risks; identifying and driving new product development opportunities.

This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity regime.

What you’ll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Day to day handling of the portfolio with a focus on delivering the highest level of response time and service quality to clients and brokers;
• Building and maintaining relationship with underwriters, risk consultants, other APAC Europe Marine and Specialty Niche underwriting offices and middle office team;
• Regularly reviewing and analysing results of the Marine and Specialty Niche books of business and prepare renewal terms;
• Follow up on facilities (quality of bordereaux);
• Negotiating with producers to achieve profit objectives;
• Developing your expertise across products, services and targeted markets, contributing to continuous improvement;
• Underwriting, managing and servicing the existing portfolio while identifying new business opportunities;
• Joint broker visits. Supporting underwriters on the underwriting of complex accounts;
• Supporting the governance and monitoring of local synergies and boundaries;

You will report to the Underwriting Manager Specialty, Benelux.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and equivalent experience, including policy development and broker management;
• Good knowledge of the insurance market with some years of underwriting experience in Marine and/or Niche Specialty. Sales experience, with recognized expertise specialty insurance;
• A growth mindset and a willingness to develop knowledge across product lines quickly and effectively adapt to evolving market and client needs;
• Flexible and solution-oriented approach to achieving results;
• Highly organized with robust planning, coordination, and prioritization skills, with the ability to maintain clear oversight in complex environments;
• Outstanding client focus, with proven commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction;
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally, to support business goals;
• Assured decision-maker, capable of influencing stakeholders and clearly communicating choices. Resilience and perseverance to manage challenges, deadlines, and setbacks effectively;
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure while remaining adaptable and professional;
• Influential negotiation skills, balancing client needs, risk considerations, and commercial outcomes;
• Advanced user of digital tools including AI agents;
• Fluency in Dutch andgood knowledge of English, French is a nice to have.

Who we are

What we offer

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.