FI
Team Leader - Commercial SME
- Hiring from
- Ireland
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
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Talent, Support, Success.
About The Role
FBD’s strategy includes the objective to profitably grow our Commercial Lines Business.
We are seeking to appoint a Commercial Business Underwriting Team Leader to support the continued growth of our Commercial Business across Commercial SME , Property and Liability lines of business.
Job Responsibilities
Working closely with and reporting to the Commercial Underwriting Manager the successful person will be results and service focused and key responsibilities will include;
Achieved a professional insurance qualification qualified to a minimum level of Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP).
Experiences
A minimum of 3 years relevant Commercial Experience
Competencies
This role sits within the pay grade D of the Underwring Department.
FBD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all ages, genders, ethnicities, cultures, religions, languages, sexual orientations, abilities, disabilities, and social backgrounds.
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to bring their whole, authentic self to work. Our approach to inclusion is embedded in our hiring practices, pay structures, leadership development, and workplace policies. At FBD, we believe that when our people feel valued and supported, they thrive, and so does our business. We are proud to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and shared success at every stage of your career.
Our Benefits Include
About The Role
FBD’s strategy includes the objective to profitably grow our Commercial Lines Business.
We are seeking to appoint a Commercial Business Underwriting Team Leader to support the continued growth of our Commercial Business across Commercial SME , Property and Liability lines of business.
Job Responsibilities
Working closely with and reporting to the Commercial Underwriting Manager the successful person will be results and service focused and key responsibilities will include;
- Support achievement of profitability and revenue targets per the annual plan.
- Support and implement FBD Strategy in Commercial Business Underwriting.
- Develop and implement overall service level agreements to ensure excellent service is provided to FBD Sales Branches and our Broker panel.
- Provide technical referral support to the team, Sales and Claims colleagues on technical queries.
- Implementing and report on quality assurance measures to ensure business is underwritten to the required standards.
- Implement, administer, and report to relevant stakeholders on underwriting strategies and objectives.
- Manage the performance of the team to support achievement of objectives.
- Ensure staff receive the appropriate training and development to optimise performance.
- Ensure all relevant regulatory requirements are met.
- Ability to manage and support a team in both operational and technical environments.
Achieved a professional insurance qualification qualified to a minimum level of Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP).
Experiences
A minimum of 3 years relevant Commercial Experience
Competencies
- Highly motivated, confident decision maker with ability to lead and empower others to do the same.
- Ability to lead a team and motivate team in a target driven environment.
- An excellent communicator with developed report writing and presentation skills.
- Highly organised with ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Strong technical commercial property and liability knowledge, administrative and reporting skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work under own initiative and an active desire to develop knowledge and experience.
- Developed Coaching Skills
- Passion for Developing Others
- Strong Technical Underwriting Skills
- Composed
- Commercial
This role sits within the pay grade D of the Underwring Department.
FBD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all ages, genders, ethnicities, cultures, religions, languages, sexual orientations, abilities, disabilities, and social backgrounds.
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to bring their whole, authentic self to work. Our approach to inclusion is embedded in our hiring practices, pay structures, leadership development, and workplace policies. At FBD, we believe that when our people feel valued and supported, they thrive, and so does our business. We are proud to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and shared success at every stage of your career.
Our Benefits Include
- Competitive performance-related bonus
- Employer pension contributions
- Private health insurance allowance
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Discounts on insurance: 50% off private car and home insurance, 30% off travel insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Wellness wallet and wellbeing initiatives
- Monthly lunch allowance*
- Hybrid working model: 3 days from home, 2 days in the office*