Head of Property

Primary Details

Time Type:
Full time

Worker Type:
Employee

Head of Property Amsterdam, with hybrid working

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.

We are looking for a Head of Property to lead and further develop our Property portfolio across the Netherlands. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, and team excellence, while strengthening our market position and delivering sustainable, profitable growth. There is a strong focus on further developing a Lead / Multinational proposition

Underwrite complex insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives, including:

• Negotiating rates, terms and conditions for existing and new business
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines
• Ensuring contribution to the business plan and objectives

• Support the development of the annual business plan for the Property portfolio and ensure delivery of the plan
• Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximize brand leverage
• Establish and strengthen strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximize influence and achieve business objectives
• Contribute to the development of the team’s business plan in order to maximize productivity and performance
• Apply any reinsurance requirements to minimize risk and to deliver business plan objectives
• Demonstrate understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to drive and enhance business performance
• Contribute and influence in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives
• Ensure entries are properly and promptly recorded on EO systems to ensure accuracy of data, in relation to:
  • Underwriting
  • Aggregate exposures
• Contribute to the aggregate management and peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence
• Manage resources across the team to ensure business requirements are achieved
• Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice so as to support the achievement of business goals
• Manage performance fairly and in line with performance processes

Extensive and in-depth knowledge of Property insurance market dynamics, including global and regional trends, competitive landscape, and portfolio performance drivers. Proven expertise in Property underwriting, with a strong track record in managing complex risks, optimising portfolios, and driving profitable growth. Advanced understanding of reinsurance structures, placement strategies, and their impact on portfolio performance and capital efficiency. Strong leadership capabilities, with experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing underwriting teams.

Deep knowledge of underwriting frameworks, governance, and best practices, ensuring consistency, discipline, and technical excellence across the function. Excellent knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements, , with the ability to ensure full compliance and embed governance standards. Strategic mindset with the ability to…