Overview
A rare Irish Country Manager role focused on credit insurance and surety
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 company\'s 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
Establishing objectives and guidelines, conducting market research and analysis to find international business and client opportunities
Leading, organising, co-coordinating, monitoring sales within the branch in order to ensure an appropriate approach for potential and existing clients
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
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
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
Initiating the budget cycle and controlling the costs in order to defend the branch\'s performance towards the management
Monitoring the branch\'s insureds portfolio; within the delegation rules,
Ensuring personnel management within the branch, coaching and supervising the staff members in order to create a motivating work environment for the team
Maintaining a strong brand and market representation
The Successful Applicant
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To be successful in the role, you will need to have:
A strong knowledge base of the country and region
Expertise and a proven track record and knowledge of surety or credit insurance, and ideally both
A demonstrable career trajectory of either underwriting and/or sales and business development
Track record of working within an insurance underwriter though complimentary broker/MGA expertise would also be considered complimentary
Team leadership or "followship" with strong collaborative and collegiate working style
An understanding of the country\'s political and economic environment
A proactive and dynamic approach, with high levels of energy and motivation
Customer oriented and performance driven
The ability to build relationships
Analytical thinking
Effective communication skills
What\'s on Offer
Competitive salary ranging from €120,000 to €150,000
Bonus opportunity
Car allowance of €10,000
High profile position within the insurance industry
Chance to create a new and effective office, environment and team
Opportunities for professional growth and development
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.
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