*OPEN TO EUROPEAN CANDIDATES WITH FLEXIBILITY FOR WEEKLY ONSITE*Location:Ireland / UK / EuropeWill require onsite in DublinSector:Personal Lines Insurance (Motor & Home)Reports to:Board / InvestorsRole OverviewThe Managing Director will have full accountability for the leadership, growth, and profitability of a Personal Lines MGA operating across the Irish market. This is a hands-on, commercially driven role, responsible for scaling GWP, building distribution, strengthening insurer partnerships, and shaping the long-term strategy of the business.You will lead the end-to-end MGA operation, balancing underwriting discipline with ambitious growth targets, while ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & LeadershipDefine and execute the MGA's growth strategy across Motor and Home insurance portfoliosOwn full P&L responsibility, including GWP growth, profitability, and expense managementLead and develop senior leadership across underwriting, distribution, operations, and complianceAct as the senior external face of the business with insurers, brokers, regulators, and partnersGrowth & DistributionDrive portfolio growth through broker, intermediary, affinity, and digital distribution channelsBuild and scale strategic partnerships across Ireland, UK, and wider EuropeIdentify and launch new products, markets, and distribution opportunitiesOversee pricing, capacity negotiations, and insurer relationshipsUnderwriting & OperationsEnsure strong underwriting governance, risk management, and portfolio performanceBalance growth with loss ratio, retention, and claims outcomesOversee operational scale-up, systems, and process efficiencyEnsure compliance with local regulatory frameworks across European marketsGovernance & Stakeholder ManagementWork closely with the Board, investors, and capacity providersEnsure robust reporting, controls, and regulatory engagementLead strategic planning, business cases, and investment decisionsExperience RequiredProven senior leadership experience within a Personal Lines MGA or insurerStrong track record of scaling Motor and Home insurance portfolios in EuropeDemonstrated success growing GWP and profitability in competitive marketsDeep understanding of underwriting, pricing, distribution, and insurer capacity modelsExperience operating across multiple European jurisdictions strongly preferredComfortable in high-growth, entrepreneurial or scale-up environmentsProfileCommercially astute, growth-oriented leaderCredible with insurers, brokers, investors, and regulatorsHands-on, decisive, and execution-focusedStrong people leader with the ability to build high-performing teamsEntrepreneurial mindset with disciplined risk managementThis role requires handson experience in an MGA focused on Personal lines (Motor & Home). In order to be succesful in this role, you will be commercially astute and confident in your ability to grow the GWP.