Risk Engineer

Zurich Insurance Benelux are looking for an experienced Risk Engineer who is able to combine technical expertise with business knowledge to help our customers achieve their risk management objectives in a pragmatic way. As a Risk Engineer at Zurich, you are responsible for understanding, managing, and covering risks. You will be visiting our customers on-site, facilitating risk assessments and presenting your findings to the customer’s management and to our own underwriters. You do all this with commercial flair; constantly keeping your eye out to see which other services we can offer customers. You’re a pro at asking the right questions and listening to hear what their current needs are.

As a risk engineer at Zurich Insurance, you are a part of Zurich Resilience Solutions. Zurich Resilience Solutions has offices in over 40 countries across the world and serves Zurich clients on a broad range of risk management. So, are you ready to start a new adventure contributing to an important change process within a market leader of the insurance industry? If so, keep reading!

What will you be doing?

In this position you will be focusing on our property portfolio. Below you can find a snapshot of what your duties can include:

• Support our customers by identifying, assessing and advising on risk management issues to reduce the risks that they face individually and on an account basis;
• Provide appropriate risk improvement advice, conduct loss investigations (including both trend and root cause analysis), and implement risk improvement programs;
• Develop and maintain positive customer and business partner relationships, collaborate with both to develop appropriate service plans;
• Resolve technical issues, problems and projects in reference to policies and procedures within a specific function or unit;
• Write up reports based on your findings during on-site customer visits to present to customer management teams and to share internally with underwriters.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in either an engineering or supply chain direction;
• 3 to 5 (or more) years of experience in assessing operational risks as an engineer;
• Experience in process manufacturing, either in oil-, petrochemical-, metal-, or paper-processing is advantageous;
• Fluent in both Dutch and English, French is an asset;
• Customer oriented relationship builder combining service excellence with consulting and negotiating skills;
• Willingness to travel frequently, some of which may be overnight.

We offer

An international, entrepreneurial, and informal working environment with professional growth and development opportunities. We offer a package that aligns with your experience and the responsibilities of your future role.

Who we are

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? Zurich Commercial Insurance Benelux is part of the Zurich Group and is one of the most specialized insurance companies within non-life insurance for local and international business in the Benelux market. Millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in Zurich products and services every day.

Are you ready to start a new adventure at the forefront of the commercial insurance industry?

Our 61,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. If you are looking to be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises, join Team Zurich!

People are Zurich’s most important asset. Their varied skills, perspectives and experiences drive innovation. And they reflect the breadth and diversity of our customers, suppliers, communities and investors around the world. We are committed to attracting and retaining talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Zurich does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference. 🌍