About this role
Are you ready to shape the future of risk in the evolving engineering and renewable energy sectors?
Join our Engineering & Construction team in Hoofddorp and grow your expertise while working on fascinating projects for our clients out of the Benelux and Nordics. Develop your career path toward a senior underwriting position while making an impact in sustainable energy and construction sectors.
About the Role
In this position, you'll be assessing risks and negotiating insurance conditions for diverse projects in power generation, manufacturing, infrastructure, construction and renewable energy.
We are open to any level of experience, as we offer development and will evaluate the level of seniority during the recruitment process. This can be from graduate level with a technical background or if you have a few years of experience already.
Key Responsibilities
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Assess risks and negotiate insurance conditions for projects in power, manufacturing, infrastructure, renewable energy and construction sectors
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Build relationships with clients and brokers across the Benelux & Nordic regions
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Support sustainability initiatives and drive environmental goals in our portfolio
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Lead underwriting processes when in a lead position
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Contribute to business development by representing Corporate Solutions with brokers and clients
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Grow our portfolio in machinery breakdown and renewable energy sectors
About the Team
You'll join a team of experienced Senior Underwriters in Hoofddorp and Copenhagen with expertise across the construction market, with significant focus on renewable energy (both on- and offshore). We serve clients primarily in the Benelux and Nordics regions, insuring their projects and assets worldwide.
About You
You're motivated to learn and grow in corporate insurance, take initiative, and understand the Benelux business environment.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
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Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, civil, or process); OR 2+ years as a professional engineer; OR experience as a loss adjuster with technical knowledge
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Strong analytical skills and IT proficiency including AI
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Fluent in Dutch and English
These are additional nice to haves:
- Experience in Construction & Engineering and/or Power & Utility sectors
- Knowledge of other languages (French, German)
- Insurance industry experience, particularly in underwriting or loss adjustment
- Experience with renewable energy projects
- Business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
- Willingness to travel occasionally
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For The Netherlands, the base salary range for the Junior Underwriter level is between EUR 50,000 and EUR 74,000 and for the Underwriter level is between EUR 76,000 and EUR 114,000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:
- the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
- the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.
In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range.
About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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About Swiss Re
The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.
Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated "AA-" by Standard & Poor's, "Aa3" by Moody's and "A+" by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN.
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What you'll do
- The role involves assessing risks and negotiating insurance conditions for projects in various sectors including power generation and renewable energy. Additionally, the position requires building relationships with clients and contributing to business development.
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