Senior Underwriter Surety

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. Within Commercial Insurance Zurich offers a broad range of local and international insurance solutions from medium local to large multinational companies. As part of the overall strategy ‘together for our customers’ we would like to expand our Surety team. Our Surety team is responsible for issuing bonds (bank guarantees) to mid/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.

Are you ready to start a new adventure within a market leader of the insurance industry? 

Your role 

As a senior underwriter surety your main responsibilities will involve:

• 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 

Your Skills and Experience 

• Preferably master degree (Economics, Business Law) or equivalent by experience. 
• Curiosity, entrepreneurial skills and ability to work in a small team 
• Experience of at least 5 years as a Relationship Manager / Account manager Finance with a bank related to Credit and/or Surety experience with a corporate insurer doing business in Mid and Large Corporate segment 
• A proven technical knowledge and good commercial and analytical skills 
• Fluent in Dutch and English – spoken and written (French is an asset) 
• Affinity with IT systems and good knowledge of MS Office applications 

We Offer 

• An international, entrepreneurial and informal working environment 
• Professional growth and development opportunities 
• Attractive salary package and benefits 

Who we are

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. Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day.

Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.

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

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