Our client is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead their Liability portfolio in Ireland. This role is responsible for delivering sustainable, profitable growth in line with agreed business objectives, while strengthening market presence and broker relationships.
The successful candidate will combine technical underwriting expertise with strong leadership capability, playing a key role in business development and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and delivery of the team and branch business plan
Build and manage a profitable Liability book in line with the agreed strategy
Drive new business growth and contribute to strategic initiatives and projects
Underwrite complex Liability risks, assessing proposals, evaluating exposures and determining appropriate pricing
Identify and maximise cross-sell opportunities in collaboration with distribution teams and other lines of business
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and clients at all levels
Work closely with internal stakeholders, including claims, risk consulting, finance, compliance and senior leadership, to deliver a consistent market proposition
Provide oversight, referral support and technical guidance to junior underwriters
Lead, mentor and develop Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters, supporting structured development and progression
Manage team workflow to ensure service standards and deadlines are consistently met
Represent the Liability function on internal forums, committees and projects
Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, regulatory standards and internal financial controls
Skills and Experience
Strong technical knowledge across a range of Liability lines
Proven underwriting experience with a track record of delivering profitable growth
Experience managing or leading underwriting teams
Clear understanding of the regulatory environment within Ireland
Strong communication and influencing skills, confident in negotiation and broker engagement
Ability to lead, motivate and retain high-performing teams
Strong analytical capability with the ability to assess complex risks and make sound commercial decisions
Experience shaping and executing underwriting strategy
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