About the Role
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As Lead Energy Spain, you will lead and shape our Operational Energy Onshore underwriting strategy in Spain. You will be responsible for underwriting performance, portfolio quality, governance and the continued development of our Operational Energy Onshore portfolio. Operational Energy Onshore includes conventional power, sustainable energy, heavy chemical, mid‑stream and mining.

You will play a key role in driving profitable growth, strengthening underwriting discipline and supporting consistent decision‑making across the market. Working closely with local Underwriting teams, Distribution, Claims, Risk Engineering, Actuarial, Finance and senior leadership, you will help ensure our Energy Onshore portfolio delivers strong and sustainable results.

As Lead Energy Spain, Senior Underwriter, you will be the subject‑matter expert, drive growth and opportunities, increase our visibility and footprint in this segment, and ensure high‑level service to our customers and brokers.

Key Responsibilities

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- Develop and execute the Spanish underwriting strategy for operational Energy Onshore aligned with overall business objectives.

- Take accountability for the performance, quality and sustainability of the Spanish Energy Onshore portfolio.

- Identify growth opportunities, portfolio trends and risk mitigation actions using data‑driven insights.

- Lead portfolio steering activities, including pricing discipline, risk appetite, exposure management and underwriting governance.

- Act as a senior referral point for queries around insurance structure proposition.





- Ensure consistent application of underwriting standards, guidelines, controls and best practices across the Spanish region.

- Work with key stakeholders including Distribution, Claims, Risk Engineering, Actuarial, Finance and Operations to deliver customer‑focused and commercially sound outcomes.

- Monitor market developments, regulatory changes and emerging risks affecting Energy Onshore underwriting.

- Drive continuous improvement in underwriting processes, efficiency and decision quality.

- Lead, coach and develop underwriting talent, building strong technical capability and succession strength across the region.

- Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, customer focus and underwriting excellence.

Qualifications

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- Strong experience in Energy Onshore Operational underwriting within corporate insurance.

- Proven leadership experience, including leading teams and/or senior stakeholders.

- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and countries.

- Experience working with complex multinational risks.

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, risk management, economics or equivalent field.

- Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of one or more Spanish languages is an advantage.





Skills and Competencies

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- Strategic thinking and the ability to translate business priorities into underwriting action.

- Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.

- Advanced Operational energy underwriting knowledge within the specified segment.

- Portfolio and performance management capability.

- Pricing and risk selection discipline.

- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across markets.

- Customer‑centric thinking and commercial awareness.

- Confidence in leading change and improving processes.

Benefits

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- FlexWork: Adaptable hybrid mode and home office extra bonus.

- Talent in Motion: Opportunities for movement within departments and internationally, with English classes, training and a personal mentoring program.

- Flexible remuneration: Choice of medical insurance, training, volunteering programs, kindergarten support and more.

- Paid volunteer day: One working day dedicated to a cause you are passionate about.

- Referral bonus for successful hires.

- Fitness incentives: Marathons, gym discounts and related benefits.

- Holiday package: 25 vacation days, insurance day and birthday leave with ensured digital disconnection.

- Retirement plan, life insurance and discounts on banking and other insurance products.

Company Culture

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📌 Lead Energy Spain (Madrid)
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