Lead Underwriter (m/w/d)

September 14, 2026

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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description:

Help shape smarter decisions and build a team that does underwriting the right way. As a Lead Underwriter, you’ll guide a small team, bringing together commercial insight and forward thinking to help drive growth across the region in a collaborative environment where people can do their best work.

Your benefits

An annual gross salary between €75,000 and €80,000, depending on your professional experience, including an attractive stock bonus
Plenty of development opportunities, supported by tailored training
Hands-on onboarding to set you up for success from the outset
Flexitime and the option to work remotely if agreed with your manager
Vacation pay in June and a Christmas bonus in November, in accordance with current regulations
Comprehensive company health insurance and a pension plan available after 24 months
Option to lease a bike after 24 months for work and private use
A role in an inspiring international environment with a supportive culture, flat hierarchy and real room to contribute

Your tasks

Lead and develop a small underwriting team, setting clear priorities and supporting strong commercial outcomes
Underwrite new and renewal marine risks, maintaining a balanced portfolio in line with company guidelines
Analyse submissions, claims history, and loss ratios to support sound pricing and decision making
Manage complex and large deals from initial submission through to proposal and binding
Ensure underwriting activity complies with authorities, governance standards, and regulatory requirements
Partner with claims, data, and sales teams to identify risk trends and support a smooth customer experience

Your skills

Proven experience in underwriting, supported by an insurance or underwriting qualification
Previous experience leading or mentoring a team, with the ability to set priorities and monitor performance
Strong numerical and analytical skills
High attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data accurately and apply sound judgement
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to work comfortably with internal stakeholders and external customers.
Fluent in German and English – French or Italian language skills are a plus

Is this the challenge you've been waiting for?

Then apply now with your start date.

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Employee Type:

Permanent

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