Underwriter

Junior Underwriter - Insurance in Brussels

One of our clients in the insurance sector is actively looking for a Junior Underwriter in Brussels

A leading international insurer is looking for a Junior Underwriter to join its Benelux team. This is a unique opportunity to combine financial analysis, client interaction, and risk assessment within a specialized underwriting environment.

Unlike traditional insurance roles, this position focuses on surety and guarantee solutions, supporting medium-sized and large companies in securing their commercial activities and contractual obligations.

Your Role

As a Junior Surety Underwriter, you will play a key role in evaluating corporate clients, assessing financial risks, and managing the issuance of guarantee instruments.

You will work closely with finance leaders, business owners, brokers, and internal stakeholders while developing expertise in both credit analysis and surety underwriting.

This position offers significant exposure to corporate finance, risk management, and client relationship management within an international environment.

Role

Surety & Guarantee Management

Prepare, issue, and administer guarantee instruments and surety bonds
Ensure timely and accurate processing of underwriting documentation
Coordinate with financial institutions, insurers, and other external partners when required
Manage the registration and invoicing process related to issued guarantees

Financial & Credit Analysis

Review and analyze clients' financial information, including:
Annual accounts
Interim financial statements
Cash flow positions
Financing structures
Budgets and forecasts
Assess creditworthiness and overall financial strength of corporate clients
Prepare risk assessments and annual portfolio reviews

Client & Broker Relationship Management

Participate in meetings with clients, brokers, CFOs, and senior decision-makers
Build and maintain strong professional relationships
Support commercial development initiatives and networking activities

Portfolio Monitoring

Monitor surety exposures across local and international programs
Contribute to portfolio quality and risk management objectives
Support underwriting decisions through thorough financial and commercial analysis

Profile

Education

Bachelor's degree in:
Economics
Finance
Business Administration
Business Law
Or a related discipline

Experience

First experience in finance, banking, insurance, credit analysis, audit, or risk is considered an asset
Strong interest in financial analysis and corporate risk assessment

Languages

Fluent in Dutch and English
Knowledge of French is a strong advantage

Technical Skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Comfortable working with financial data and IT systems
Strong analytical capabilities

Soft Skills

Curious and eager to learn
Entrepreneurial mindset
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Client-focused with strong communication skills
Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment
Open-minded and willing to challenge assumptions

Offer

Comprehensive onboarding and training program
Exposure to a highly specialized area of corporate insurance and financial risk
International working environment with cross-border collaboration
Strong mentoring and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working model with flexibility
Competitive salary package ranging from 50k to 60k gross annually depending on your level of experience
Attractive benefits such as insurances, meal vouchers, bonus, net allowance
Clear long-term career development opportunities

Benefits