Junior Underwriter (all genders) - Engineering, Construction, Erection & Power

Job Description:

As part of Vienna Insurance Group, the leading insurance group in Central and Eastern Europe, we are strengthening our presence in the Nordic markets. To support this strategic development, we are expanding our Industrial Corporate underwriting activities in the region of Copenhagen, Oslo or Stockholm.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development within a financially strong and well-established international group. You will work closely with local and international colleagues in an environment characterized by trust, responsibility and clear structures, while supporting sustainable portfolio growth in the Nordics.

* Support the underwriting of Construction All Risks (CAR), Erection All Risks (EAR) and Power projects, including international exposures
* Analyse technical risk information, project documentation and contractual frameworks to support underwriting decisions
* Assist in pricing, capacity allocation and development of coverage structures under guidance of senior colleagues
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Risk Engineering, Claims, Reinsurance) to build a holistic understanding of project risks
* Support renewal management, portfolio monitoring and data-driven analysis of underwriting performance
* Maintain underwriting documentation and contribute to professional broker and client interactions

VIG Nordics Region

Your Profile

* Degree in Engineering, Insurance, Economics or a related field
* First experience in engineering or construction insurance, technical risk analysis or a related area (e.g. internships) is an advantage
* Basic technical understanding of construction, infrastructure or energy projects, with a willingness to further develop expertise
* Analytical mindset with a structured, detail-oriented and reliable working style
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
* Fluent English; Nordic language skills are an advantage

Your benefits

Benefits may vary between VIG companies

Flexible work

* Hybrid work
* Flexitime model
* 37.5 hours per week
* Home office starter package
* Additional days off (e.g., for new additions to the family, Social Active Day, training days)
Salary and discounts

* Attractive, competitive salary
* Discounted insurance products
* Discounted products at Erste Bank as well as free debit and credit cards
* Numerous partnerships in retail, tourism, gastronomy and elsewhere
Training and development

* Detailed onboarding for new arrivals with Welcome Day and induction programmes
* Individual talent toolset (VIG competence model) for planning personal and professional development
* Regular VIG talks for dialogue between managers and employees
* Career for experts as an alternative to management careers
* Coaching for managers, experts and expats
* Training, seminars and e-learning courses for professional and personal development
* Group-wide training with competent and international cooperation partners
* Language courses
Health and sport

* Extensive range of sports and fitness courses from an external training provider throughout Austria (live or virtual)
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Running events such as Vienna City Marathon
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Sustainably produced VIG sports shirts
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Anonymous and free advice from an external employee assistance programme for employees and relatives, including a well-being platform with videos, articles and podcasts, etc.
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Our own outpatient service with medical advice, physiotherapy and massage service
Family life

* Creche, nursery and day care at two locations near the head office
* Childbirth allowance, child allowance and a gift for the newborn
* Dad/family week offers additional days off for new family members
* Services for employees on parental leave, such as parental coaching
* Information for families on childcare or caring for relatives
* We support paternity leave and part-time management
Events & Corporate Volunteering

* (Virtual) events for employees offer regular updates from Human Resources or the company
* VIG Get-Together as a virtual year-end event
* Social Active Day - one day off per year for charitable work
* Access to events and exhibitions, such as architecture at Ringturm
Working at Ringturm

* Good accessibility by public transport and via bicycle paths
* Lockable bicycle storage room
* Showers
* Canteen with breakfast and lunch at reduced prices
* Air-conditioned offices with sustainable district heating or cooling
* Hybrid work equipment
* Advice on the ergonomic design of the workplace by occupational physicians
* Height-adjustable desks in modern offices
* Pleasant ambience thanks to works of art and plants
* Accessibility in most buildings
* Recycling in offices, photovoltaic systems with solar power
Virtual tour
Cooperation and cohesion

* VIG talent toolset competency model as the basis for HR work
* Our "Principles of Collaboration" and a "Guide to Inclusive Language" as a framework for communication
* Diversity management for individual development
* Diversity officer for the implementation of the diversity strategy
* Employee resource group "all colours" for the exchange and networking of employees of the Austrian Group companies on LGBTIAQ+ issues
* Interdepartmental and group-wide projects enable mutual exchange and learning from one another
* We see it as our responsibility to protect the values that matter to our customers

Our mission

It is important to us that your salary is based on your qualifications and experience, therefore we will discuss the salary together in a personal interview.
This full-time position is to be filled as soon as possible