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Underwriter – International Client & Market Development (France / BeNeLux)

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Posted: 12/01/2026
Location: Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Salary: €110000 - €140000
Job type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established insurance / reinsurance organisation for an experienced Underwriter – International Client & Market Development (m/w/d). This role is ideally suited for individuals who are motivated to build something from the ground up, take ownership, and operate with a high degree of autonomy and scope for shaping and developing markets and client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and further develop existing client relationships while actively contributing to new business acquisition
  • Take full responsibility for the underwriting, analysis and steering of the assigned portfolio
  • Conduct negotiations with cedants and reinsurance brokers on terms, conditions and structures
  • Review reinsurance submissions and determine pricing based on actuarial principles
  • Analyse primary insurance and reinsurance market developments as well as competitive dynamics
  • Prepare and maintain all underwriting-related correspondence and client documentation
  • Assess and estimate underwriting and portfolio results for the responsible market segment
  • Provide professional support in internal projects and strategic initiatives

Profile

  • Completed commercial and/or academic education
  • Several years of professional experience in (re)insurance underwriting
  • Very good command of French and English; Spanish skills are a plus
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle complex discussions
  • Confident and professional approach when dealing with clients and business partners
  • High level of commitment, reliability and ability to work effectively within a team
  • Willingness to travel internationally

We aim to be an equal opportunity recruiter and we are determined to ensure that no apllicatant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belife, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvataged by onditioins or requirements.

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