1. A rare Irish Country Manager role focused on credit insurance and surety
2. Backed by a AA rated multi country organisation
About Our Client
A well funded, AA rated Insurance underwriter, headquartered in continental Europe with strength and expertise across surety, credit risk and single risk insurance products.
Job Description
As the Branch/Country Manager you will be responsible for the next period of growth and diversification. You will build on the strength, reputation and income stream of its current core product category and leverage the Group wide expertise whilst building a local team of specific product and functional experts to offer breadth across the parents' specialty insurance product portfolio.You will manage the branch P&L, build a team of underwriters, analysts and broker account and new business development team members based out of new offices in Dublin and build the companys' presence and strengths with its key intermediaries and clients across multiple industry sector groups. You will train, supervise and develop its employees and plan, forecast and budget for a coherent and efficient approach towards client management in order to achieve agreed targets and KP. Specifically, you will be responsible for:Overseeing the company's operations in Ireland and ensuring corporate expansions run smoothly and efficiently, developing strategic plans for revenue growth and brand awareness
3. Establishing objectives and guidelines, conducting market research and analysis to find international business and client opportunities
4. Leading, organising, co-coordinating, monitoring sales within the branch in order to ensure an appropriate approach for potential and existing clients
5. Making internal proposals to bring the product more in line with local market standards, analysing the local market, developing new products and tailor made solutions
6. Managing and developing internal (between different departments) and external relationships (policyholders, brokers, institutions and agencies involved in business) in order to ensure an optimal management in line with the objectives and strategy of the company
7. Representing the company with regard to local authorities, in particular tax and supervisory authorities, answering questions from local authorities, e.g. during tax audits in order to be in conformity with regulatory requirements
8. Initiating the budget cycle and controlling the costs in order to defend the branch's performance towards the management
9. Monitoring the branch's insureds portfolio; within the delegation rules,
10. Ensuring personnel management within the branch, coaching and supervising the staff members in order to create a motivating work environment for the team
11. Maintaining a strong brand and market representation
The Successful Applicant
To be successful in the role, you will need to have:
12. A strong knowledge base of the country and region
13. Expertise and a proven track record and knowledge of surety or credit insurance, and ideally both
14. A demonstrable career trajectory of either underwriting and/or sales and business development
15. Track record of working within an insurance underwriter though complimentary broker/MGA expertise would also be considered complimentary
16. Team leadership or "followship" with strong collaborative and collegiate working style
17. An understanding of the country's political and economic environment
18. A proactive and dynamic approach, with high levels of energy and motivation
19. Customer oriented and performance driven
20. The ability to build relationships
21. Analytical thinking
22. Effective communication skills
What's on Offer
23. Competitive salary ranging from €120,000 to €150,000
24. Bonus opportunity
25. Car allowance of €10,000
26. High profile position within the insurance industry
27. Chance to create a new and effective office, environment and team
28. Opportunities for professional growth and development
29. Supportive and collaborative environment
If you are ready to take on the rewarding challenge of becoming a Branch/Country Manager in Dublin, we encourage you to apply.