Underwriting Manager

About the role

This role requires strong leadership in team management, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and strategic mindset to ensure underwriting decisions align with overall QBE strategy. The underwriting manager works closely with the Product team and Distribution teams to drive business performance while ensuring continuous development of the underwriting teams and is part of the Dutch Management Team to support day to day decision making. About QBE At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch. We're an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries - which means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It's an exciting time. We're building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. QBE Europe SA/NV is headquartered in Brussel and while we are international in our outlook, we are also proudly local in our operations with our Dutch office in Amsterdam, which we started 3,5 years ago. We have been growing rapidly since and have significant ambitions for the coming years. To support the rapid profitable growth within the Amsterdam office, we are looking for a Dutch speaking Country Underwriting Manager . Reporting to the Country General Manager with a matrix to Director of UW and Portfolio Management Europe, you will work closely with the Product team and Distribution teams to drive business performance while ensuring continuous development of the underwriting teams. Your New Role Strategic Leadership & Planning Define and execute country underwriting strategies aligned with business objectives, product strategy, and regulatory requirements Partner with Product and European leadership to deliver the business plan and support strategic decision-making Provide portfolio insights and ensure alignment across underwriting, pricing, and product development Portfolio & Underwriting Management Oversee portfolio performance, ensuring strong monitoring, reporting, and profitability optimisation Ensure underwriting discipline, risk control, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards Drive data integrity, portfolio reviews, and continuous improvement through innovation and automation Customer & Market Engagement Build strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key stakeholders to support business growth Collaborate with Distribution and Product teams to align underwriting practices with market needs Integrate market feedback into underwriting and product strategies Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing underwriting team Foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture aligned with business goals Set clear objectives, drive engagement, and support professional growth About You Commercially driven, with a strong focus on market dynamics and supporting sales and product development High attention to data integrity, ensuring accuracy and reliability of underwriting and portfolio data to support informed decision-making Analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into business decisions Strategic mindset, with the ability to define and execute underwriting and portfolio strategies Proven leadership experience with the ability to effectively manage and develop high-performing teams Proven experience in Underwriting (ideally in multiple lines of business) and portfolio management