Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer who are looking to recruit an Assistant Underwriter in their Dublin office. The role is part of a dynamic and growing underwriting team and will predominantly focus on Property business.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a business that prioritises growth and development, offering excellent opportunities for progression.
Key accountabilities
* Support the pre-underwriting process
, reviewing
historical performance
,
policy wordings
and
pricing adequacy
in line with company guidelines.
* Take ownership of
underwriting package preparation
, ensuring all details are complete before handover to the
Underwriter
.
* Provide insightful
management information
to the
EEA Deputy CUO
, helping track
portfolio exposure
and
performance against plan
.
* Collaborate with Underwriters
by attending
broker and client meetings
, delivering clear
follow-up actions
.
* Work closely with the Analytics team
to ensure all relevant
data is accurate and accessible
.
* Maintain a high standard of
data accuracy and completeness
across all systems.
* Carry out
pre-analysis
on submissions, endorsements and other documents, supporting efficient underwriting decisions.
* Assist with post-bind sign-off processes
and resolve
underwriting queries
from Operations teams.
* Contribute to
ad-hoc projects and initiatives
, supporting the wider business where needed.
Skills & experience
* Hold a
university degree
or an equivalent
insurance qualification
(e.g.
ACII
,
CPCU
).
* Bring a minimum of
2-3 years' (re)insurance experience
in a
broking or underwriting
environment.
* Possess strong
knowledge of commercial insurance
and relevant
regulatory requirements
.
* Be highly proficient in
MS Office
(Word, Outlook, Excel) and
Adobe Standard
.
* Demonstrate
excellent written and verbal communication skills
.
* Show strong
interpersonal skills
, with the ability to work confidently across
diverse teams and stakeholders
.
* Exhibit proven
prioritisation and time management
abilities, thriving in
deadline-driven environments
.
* Display strong
numerical and analytical skills
, with
exceptional attention to detail
to ensure accuracy in reporting.
* Be
self-motivated
and capable of working
independently or collaboratively
.
* Consistently deliver
high-quality, detail-oriented work
under
tight deadlines
or extended hours when required.