Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Role overview
The Senior Engineering & Construction Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting Engineering & Construction risks, conducting risk assessments through preliminary data analysis and selection, and ensuring high-quality, timely responses to the sales network.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial competence and will work closely with brokers,



demonstrating excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
The position is based in Milan and reports directly to the Underwriting Director – Engineering & Construction.

Role responsibilities
- Handle quotation requests for various types of Engineering & Construction risks in line with the Line of Business risk appetite.
- Underwrite policies including CAR, EAR, IDI, Machinery Breakdown, Leasing, EEI, CPE, Property through technical analysis, risk evaluation, and pricing.
- Build and maintain relationships with the distribution network, comprising more than 1,200 agents and brokers.
- Support monitoring portfolio performance and underwriting results.
- Define and implement product and pricing strategies within the Line of Business.
- Review and analyze Loss Prevention and Technical Control reports.
- Deliver technical and commercial training and support to agents and brokers.
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📌 Senior Underwriter Engineering (Milano)
🏢 Howden
📍 Milano