Insurance Recruiter
The Netherlands insurance market is rapidly evolving due to regulatory pressure, pension reform, digitalisation and changing customer expectations. Insurers need specialists who can adapt, innovate and manage risk.
Selby Jennings partners with insurers across Amsterdam, Rotterdam and beyond to hire top underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial talent, combining market insight with cultural fit to build long-term teams.
Supporting every step of your insurance recruitment journey
Global insurance talent with regional reach
The Netherlands is a leading European insurance hub, with strong life, non-life and pension markets and a growing role in reinsurance and asset management. Many multinational insurers base their European or regional operations in Amsterdam and The Hague. Through our global network, we connect insurers with top underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial talent who bring technical expertise, regulatory knowledge and cross-border experience needed for both local and international roles.
Deep understanding of the Dutch insurance landscape
The Dutch insurance sector is shaped by strict DNB and AFM supervision, the ongoing Future Pensions Act transition, and continued pressure on profitability from low interest rates. At the same time, insurers are expected to meet rising sustainability and ESG requirements, improve digital capabilities and deliver more transparent, customer-centric products.
This mix of regulation, reform and innovation demands talent who can work across functions, manage stakeholders and balance compliance with commercial thinking. We recruit professionals who can operate in this environment and drive meaningful change.
Tailored recruitment for insurers, pension funds and reinsurers
We support major life insurers, P&C carriers, pension funds, reinsurers, specialty providers, bancassurance partners, InsurTechs and European headquarters. Each organisation has different expectations around product expertise, regulatory exposure, language skills and international coordination. We design recruitment strategies aligned with your structure and growth plans—whether you are building core functions, hiring pensions or reinsurance specialists, or appointing senior leadership.
Long-term talent partnerships focused on stability and performance
In the Netherlands, success relies on long-term workforce planning, retention and operational efficiency. We help insurers build high-performing teams that combine technical capability, cultural alignment and strategic vision. As your organisation evolves, we act as a long-term talent partner to support transformation, regulatory change, sustainability goals and competitiveness in the Dutch and wider European insurance market.
Underwriting recruitment
In the Netherlands, underwriting requires strong technical judgement, regulatory awareness and the ability to price complex life, P&C and speciality risks. We connect you with underwriters who balance profitability and compliance, support product development and adapt to both domestic and European portfolios.
Claims recruitment
Claims is central to customer trust, retention and efficiency in the Dutch market. We recruit experienced claims managers, specialists and handlers who manage complex cases with accuracy and accountability, improving operational performance and client satisfaction.
Risk recruitment
With strict supervision from DNB and AFM, the Future Pensions Act transition and rising operational, market and cyber risks, Dutch insurers need strong risk teams. We source professionals who can identify, assess and mitigate risk to protect capital strength and long-term stability.
Actuarial recruitment
Actuaries play a strategic role across life insurance, pensions, health, P&C and reinsurance in the Netherlands. We specialise in recruiting certified actuaries with expertise in pricing, reserving, capital modelling and analytics—supporting financial performance, regulatory compliance and product innovation.
Selby Jennings works with a wide range of organisations across the Dutch insurance sector, including:
- Life insurance and pension providers (a core strength of the Dutch market)
- Major P&C carriers covering motor, property, liability and commercial risks
- Health insurers and mutuals (including group and supplementary health providers)
- Reinsurers and international players operating from the Netherlands
- Specialty insurers (cyber, marine, construction, credit, aviation)
- InsurTech and digital-first carriers driving product and distribution innovation
- Insurance-owned asset managers and investment teams
- Large composite insurers offering life, P&C and health within one group
We support any organisation where actuarial expertise, underwriting capability and risk management are central to success in the Dutch market.
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Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.
- Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained insurance recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
- Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
- Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.
Selby Jennings partners with leading insurance and reinsurance firms globally to deliver top-tier talent across actuarial, risk, underwriting, and analytics functions. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:
- Actuarial Analyst (Life, P&C, Health)
- Pricing Actuary
- Reserving Actuary
- Capital Modelling Analyst
- Risk Analyst (Insurance / Enterprise Risk)
- Catastrophe Risk Analyst
- Underwriting Analyst
- Claims Analyst
- Reinsurance Analyst
- Product Development Analyst
- Data Scientist / Insurance Analytics Specialist
We connect high-performing professionals with life insurers, health carriers, P&C companies, and reinsurers where technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and innovation drive long-term success.
Looking to grow your team?
Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.
Selby Jennings demonstrated a deep understanding of the reinsurance space and consistently delivered high-quality candidates across actuarial, risk, and analytics. Their market knowledge and responsiveness made them an invaluable recruitment partner.
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As your dedicated talent partner and one of the world's leading insurance recruitment agencies, we provide unparalleled expertise and guidance to help you secure top professionals for your team.
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FAQs
There is strong demand for underwriting, claims, actuarial, risk management, compliance, digital transformation and data/analytics roles. Bilingual (Japanese/English) professionals and regional leadership talent are especially sought after.
We partner with life insurers, P&C carriers, reinsurers (Tokyo is a major hub), specialty providers, bancassurance partners, InsurTechs, asset management teams and large composite insurers.
Strict FSA supervision and IFRS 17 adoption increase the need for professionals with strong governance, reporting, capital and product expertise. We prioritise candidates who understand local regulation and can operate in both domestic and regional contexts.
Yes. Many insurers in Japan manage APAC operations or global reporting, so bilingual (Japanese/English) talent who can work across regions is in high demand. We recruit both local experts and international leaders.
We understand Japan’s unique mix of lifetime employment culture, regulatory pressure, innovation needs and global integration. We combine insurance expertise, regional insight and access to specialist talent to deliver long-term cultural and technical fit.