Commercial Underwriter - CIP

Are you an experienced underwriter with a real understanding of the agricultural sector, and ready to lead a team?

Our client, a leading Irish insurer, is looking for a Team Leader to join its Commercial Underwriting function. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll be the technical go-to for your team while helping them grow, hit their targets and deliver a great service to brokers and customers.

What the role involves

• Leading and coaching the agriculture underwriting team to meet company, team and individual objectives
• Being the first port of call for technical referrals, supporting underwriters and key stakeholders on more complex risks
• Making sure business is underwritten to the required standards and that regulatory requirements are met
• Supporting profitability and revenue targets, and using data and analysis to inform underwriting decisions
• Implementing and reporting on underwriting strategy and objectives
• Supporting the Manager in building an engaged, productive team environment
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years' experience in insurance underwriting
• Solid knowledge of the agricultural/farm sector
• Strong technical underwriting skills
• Coaching skills and a genuine passion for developing others
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong planning, problem solving and decision making, and the ability to delegate
• Confidence managing multiple stakeholders and building good working relationships, both internally and externally

What's on offer

• Competitive performance-related bonus
• Employer pension contributions
• Health insurance allowance
• Generous discounts on car, home and travel insurance
• Hybrid working: 3 days from home, 2 days in the office
• Monthly lunch allowance
• Wellness wallet and wellbeing initiatives
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities

Contact me on - +353 15225356 or iraia.sanchez@recruiters.ie

If you are curious to know more and if your profile fits perfectly with this position, please reach out to Iraia at +353 15225356 or send us your updated CV to iraia.sanchez@recruiters.ie

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