Manager, Underwriting Liability

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of the leading names in insurance?

Zurich Insurance is on the hunt for a dynamic and ambitious Manager, Underwriting Liability to join our exceptional team and drive our organization forward.

In this role, you'll collaborate with a talented and diverse group of market-facing underwriters, reporting directly to the Head of Liability, Financial Lines, and Cyber Benelux. We're seeking a goal-oriented, dedicated, and ambitious professional who's passionate about leading a team and propelling the growth and development of our business in alignment with Zurich Benelux's strategic vision.

You will have the exciting opportunity to work across all segments of our portfolio, from MGA, Domestic, Mid-Market, to Large Domestic and International business.

This hybrid role is based in our Zaventem, Belgium offices, offering the perfect blend of flexibility and engagement with our onsite teams.

Join us and be a part of a company where your talents and ambitions are not just welcomed but celebrated.

Apply now and help shape the future of Zurich Insurance!

Key Accountabilities

In close collaboration with the Head of Liability, Financial Lines and Cyber Benelux your responsibilities will be to:

Team:

• Manage market facing underwriters who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities
• Mentor staff and support personal development of team members

 Portfolio & Product:

• Manage the P&L of the portfolio and take appropriate actions to ensure profitability and growth
• Manage your personal book of business
• Ensure that accounts are qualified, and meet with Zurich’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity
• Monitor Sales Funnel and Production Metrics of team
• Identify new growth opportunities with key distributors
• Identify market trends and coverage's exposures that may impact business results
• Work with actuarial to insure a proper rate / price structure
• Ensure cross-sell to increase product density with the account
• Develop and roll-out new products/ wordings

Clients & Relations:

• Manage relationships with producers by conducting line of business, book of business, class and segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth
• Support development and maintenance of agent/broker relationships to achieve profitable growth, market share, product mix, new business and account retention
• Improve customer relations, profitability and productivity by continually analyzing branch office´s new business, loss ratio, expense ratio, loss frequency, agency distribution, product mix to determine its impact on other business units
• Build good working relationships with other underwriting functions, Underwriting Services, Underwriting Excellence and Captive & Co/Re-insurance as well as with Risk Engineering

Requirements/ Profile

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 5 or more years of experience within Liability underwriting and/or management
• Combined proven technical insurance knowledge with strong commercial and analytical skills
• Build solid and strategic relationships with colleagues of all levels and clients/brokers 
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch, French and English
• Easily adopting new systems and with a good and solid knowledge of MS Office

We offer 

An international, entrepreneurial, and informal working environment with professional growth and development opportunities. We offer a package that aligns with your experience and the responsibilities of your future role.

Who we are  

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? Zurich Commercial Insurance Benelux is part of the Zurich Group and is one of the most specialized insurance companies within non-life insurance for local and international business in the Benelux market. Millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in Zurich products and services every day.  

Are you ready to start a new adventure at the forefront of the commercial insurance industry?  

Our 61’000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. If you are looking to be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises, join Team Zurich!

People are Zurich’s most important asset. Their varied skills, perspectives and experiences drive innovation. And they reflect the breadth and diversity of our customers, suppliers, communities and investors around the world. We are committed to attracting and retaining talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Zurich does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference. 

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