Commercial Underwriter – 12-month ContractWe are currently looking to speak to Commercial Underwriters who would be interested in a 12-month contract role with a key client of ours. Working as part of a team underwriting Property & Liability risks candidates would ideally have 2-3 years' experience. This role will enable you to work with some of the markets most experienced underwriters to enable you to expand your skillset.The role is currently remote pending full return to office protocols. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES· Develop, negotiate, and profitably underwrite new/existing business within own authority and in line with the company's strategy.· Understand and operate within regulatory framework and identify and escalate any risks to the business.· Improve quality of underwriting and risk selection in support of delivery of financial objectives. · Actively expand personal technical and niche knowledge both informally (networking internally and externally, internet, industry press) and formally (In-house training, III, CPD)REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS· APA minimum. Ideally CIP · At least 2 years' experience in underwriting commercial property and liability across both new and existing business · Market, Industry and Company knowledge · Strong verbal communication skills with proven ability to trade / negotiate. · A proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service · Ability to apply critical thinking as part of the underwriting process (will be tested) · Appropriate IT skills Excellent package and benefits on offer to the successful candidate To arrange a confidential chat please get in touch with Noreen O'Keeffe ACII on / or email At CareerSteps, for over 20 years we have been successfully guiding, coaching, and advancing the careers of professionals in Insurance, Legal, Risk and Governance, Tax & Audit. In that time we have worked with Legal Firms (Irish & International), Accountancy Firms, Advisory Firms, International Trust & Corporate Service Providers, Fund Governance Firms, Global Financial Services Organisations, PLC's, Large Technology Organisations, Telecoms, Banking & Insurance Companies.