Underwriter Technical Lines
A role as an Underwriter Technical Lines based in Brussels within the Insurance sector offers the opportunity to evaluate, price, and manage complex engineering risks across a diverse portfolio, including Engineering, Machinery Breakdown, and Construction/EAR. This position plays a key role in delivering technical underwriting excellence while building strong relationships with members, brokers, and reinsurers.
Your responsibilities as an Underwriter Technical Lines :
Underwriting
- Analyse and assess risks for new and renewal business, preparing comprehensive underwriting proposals and submission files
- Ability to summarise engineering survey reports to analyse risk exposures and define appropriate policy conditions
- Negotiate coverage terms with members and brokers, identifying areas for improvement and implementing underwriting solutions
- Draft and review policy documentation, including wording and clauses, in collaboration with the underwriting team
- Monitor portfolio performance and maintain accurate records in underwriting systems
- Ensure timely communication of renewal documentation and underwriting decisions to members and brokers
Claims Awareness
- Maintain awareness of claims trends and incorporate lessons learned into underwriting strategies
- Collaborate with the claims team on complex cases to strengthen risk assessment
Reinsurance
- Prepare treaty and facultative reinsurance submissions and documentation
- Liaise with reinsurers to secure appropriate coverage and terms
- Ensure compliance with reinsurance standards and timely settlement processing
Your profile :
- You have at least 5 years of experience in underwriting technical lines such as Engineering, Specialty Risks, Machinery Breakdown, or Construction/EAR
- You have a strong engineering background or technical expertise that allows you to assess complex risks with confidence
- You have a solid understanding of claims processes and can integrate insights into underwriting decisions
- You are analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of making sound risk assessments
- You are a strong negotiator with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders
- You are comfortable working with underwriting systems and Microsoft Office tools
- You are fluent in English and additional languages are considered an asset
- You are proactive, solution-oriented, and able to build long-term professional relationships
The offer :
- Training & coaching to support your continuous development
- Working from home (2 days/week)
Take the next step in your career as an Underwriter Technical Lines within an international SME environment offering a flat structure and close collaboration.
Robert Walters Belgium is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Focus: Underwriting & Claims
Industry: Insurance
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Language: English - Professional working
Location: Brussels
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: U20KN1-33A42934
Date posted: 26 March 2026
Consultant: Stephen Fournier
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