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Financial Lines Manager (Professional Indemnity) - Wholesale
Location: Ireland (Hybrid - 2-3 days office: Mon, Tues & Fri)
Reporting to: Wholesale Managing Director / Head of Wholesale
Role Overview
The Financial Lines Manager - Professional Indemnity is a senior, hands‑on leadership role responsible for building, stabilising, and scaling a high‑performing financial lines portfolio.
This is a player‑manager position, combining day‑to‑day trading, underwriting leadership, and team development. The successful individual will take ownership of a new Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA) focused initially on construction‑related PI risks (Design & Construct, Architects, Engineers, Surveyors), with a clear mandate to grow and expand the portfolio.
You will play a critical role in delivering early wins, building insurer confidence, and creating momentum for long‑term scalable growth.
Key Priorities - First 6 Months
1. Stabilise & Scale the DUA
Fully operationalise the PI DUA (governance, underwriting appetite, pricing, turnaround times)Establish strong underwriting discipline and decision‑making frameworks from day oneDeliver credible early volume within core construction segmentsBuild insurer confidence and position the DUA for future expansion
2. Drive Hands‑On Trading & Revenue Momentum
Lead from the front on quoting, negotiation, and complex placementsSet the standard for trading excellence across the teamAchieve visible early wins across both new business and renewalsAccelerate pipeline conversion and build a sustainable revenue base
3. Build a High‑Performing, Scalable Team
Structure and galvanise a team of 6 across new business and renewalsDefine clear roles, KPIs, referral thresholds, and trading cadenceDevelop technical capability to support scale without compromising qualityCreate a high‑performance, accountable, and collaborative culture
Key Responsibilities
Own and grow the Financial Lines portfolio, with a core focus on Professional IndemnityDeliver consistent new business and renewal growth aligned to targetsExecute a clear and progressive growth strategyExpand into new sectors as the DUA evolves
DUA Ownership
Lead and manage the delegated underwriting authorityEnsure strong governance, compliance, and underwriting standardsMonitor performance, pricing, and loss trendsWork closely with insurer partners to support ongoing capacity and expansion
Trading & Market Leadership
Actively quote, negotiate, and place risks dailyLead on complex or high‑value casesBuild and maintain strong insurer and London Market relationshipsAttend insurer meetings and industry events (including travel to London where required)Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6Drive performance through clear expectations and accountabilityAct as a key referral point for underwriting and commercial decisionsFoster a culture of ownership, pace, and continuous improvementStrengthen relationships with broker partnersPosition the business as a specialist PI and Financial Lines providerShare market insights, trends, and appetite changes internally
Governance & Operations
Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standardsMaintain strong underwriting and operational disciplineSupport scalable processes and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
Experience
8-10+ years' experience in Professional Indemnity (broking, underwriting, or hybrid)Strong track record of growing a financial lines or PI bookExperience with Delegated Underwriting Authorities (desirable)Exposure to construction PI risks highly advantageousLondon Market experience beneficial
Skills & Behaviours
Decisive and confident decision‑makerCommercially driven with a strong trading mindsetHands‑on leader who leads from the frontStrong market knowledge and insurer relationshipsAbility to galvanise and align a team around common goalsProgressive thinker with a growth mindsetHigh energy, resilient, and results‑focused
Qualifications
CIP (minimum), with progress toward ACII / MDI desirableStrong technical knowledge of PI wordings and underwriting principles
Why This Role?
Opportunity to build and scale a new DUA from the ground upHigh visibility role with direct impact on business growthStrong autonomy and ability to shape strategyBlend of leadership, trading, and market engagementBacked by a globally recognised brand with strong insurer relationships
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