Senior Surety Underwriter

About us

Zurich Commercial Insurance Benelux, part of Zurich Group, specializes in non-life insurance for local and international businesses in the Benelux market. We offer a wide range of solutions for medium-sized multinational companies. As part of our "Together for Our Customers" strategy, we are looking to add a Senior Surety Underwriter to our team. With Zurich, you can expect meaningful and impactful work that will help you grow, and to collaborate with a diverse and inclusive global team. 

This is a fulltime hybrid role where you will be working from our office in The Hague, the Netherlands. Working parttime (minimum 4 days per week) can be discussed. 

Your role

Our Surety team is responsible for issuing bonds (bank guarantees) to mid-size and large corporate clients in many different sectors. Performing credit analysis and understanding the financial wellbeing of our clients is therefore critical to the success of our portfolio. Therefore, knowledge of balance sheets, cash flows and financing are important. You will directly deal with CFO’s and/or other finance decision makers in this role.

Key accountabilities 

As a Senior Surety Underwriter your main responsibilities will include:

• Organize, lead and participate in client meetings and networks 
• Relationship management of current portfolio
• Acquisition of clients in Mid and Large Corporate segment 
• Analysis of Surety exposures (including international programs) 
• Independent review of corporate credit information: annual statements, interim reporting, budgets and credit lines; create risk assessments and annual reviews 
• Processing of contractual documentation where applicable teaming up with banks or other insurers. Knowledge of LMA-documentation is an asset
• Issuance of guarantees 

Qualifications

• Preferably a master’s degree (Economics, Business Law) or equivalent by experience. 
• At least 5 years' experience as a Relationship Manager or Account Manager in finance with a bank, specifically in credit or surety, or with a corporate insurer serving the mid and large corporate segment
• Proven technical knowledge alongside strong commercial and analytical skills 
• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• Affinity with IT systems and good knowledge of MS Office applications 
• Curiosity, entrepreneurial skills and ability to work in a small team 

What you can expect from us

At Zurich Benelux, we recognize the value that experienced professionals bring to our organization. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your expertise will be valued, and your career aspirations supported. Join us and take advantage of:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive corporate culture.
• The chance to make a significant impact within a leading global insurance provider.

Join Zurich Benelux and take the next step in your career. You can apply by submitting your CV; we would very much appreciate it if you could provide a brief motivation alongside your application or upload a separate motivation once you have submitted your application. We can create a brighter future together!