About Your New Employer
Our client, one of Ireland’s largest Insurers and the leading Insurer to the public sector are looking to hire a Head of Underwriting into their growing function. Based in their city centre office with a hybrid working model of two days in office per week, the Head of Underwriting will be responsible for leading the delivery of best-in-class underwriting and product solutions that enable excellent member and customer service while driving the company strategy and performance
About Your New Job
* As the Head of Underwriting you will report to the Director of Underwriting, you will be a senior leader within the Underwriting Management Team, accountable for achieving underwriting profit and growth targets, while overseeing the day-to-day performance, leadership, and development of the underwriting function
* The head of Underwriting will play a pivotal role in shaping product strategy, enhancing underwriting capability, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support sustainable and profitable growth.
* Staying ahead of market developments to inform product and underwriting strategy.
* Collaborating on reinsurance strategy to secure appropriate coverage and placements.
* Developing and maintaining underwriting guidelines, tools, and processes for operational excellence.
* Driving quality assurance and documentation of underwriting decisions.
* Building technical capability through targeted training and development initiatives.
What Skills You Need
* Proven success in a senior commercial insurance role with strong underwriting results.
* Recognised market credibility and influence within the Irish insurance sector.
* Deep expertise in P&C products, pricing methodologies, and risk selection.
* Strong knowledge of reinsurance structures and strategies.
* Excellent understanding of Irish regulatory and compliance requirements.
* Commercial acumen with the ability to align underwriting to strategic goals.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive Salary.
* Discretionary Bonus.
* Health Allowance for employees and dependents where applicable.
* Holidays – 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase more.
* 10 public holidays plus 2 additional company days.
* Generous Pension Scheme.
* Life assurance cover.
* Income Protection Insurance.
* Discounted Home and Car Insurance.
* Learning and Development Opportunities
What’s Next
* Clear call to action
* Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Jamie Kendall on +353 14744602.
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