A specialist underwriting agency, focused on the home insurance market, is looking to hire a Trading Underwriter for its growing Ireland team. The role is nearly 100% home-based, with only occasional visits required to the Dublin office. The hire will evaluate the risk and exposures of customers for new business, mid-term adjustments and renewals. Quoting, converting and retaining business to meet budget and underwriting performance targets for the range of specialist home insurance products throughout all distribution channels, ensuring the company provides excellent service to its brokers at all times.Key responsibilities:Underwrite in accordance with the company policy and underwriting authority awardedTrade with Brokers to maximise conversion and retention within your authorityRenewal/Existing and New Business ControlUnderstand/support and drive income, conversion and retention objectivesConduct Peer Reviews as allocatedAssist in the development of new and existing productsKey requirements:Leaving Certificate standardMinimum APA qualification in insurance.Working towards CIP.Proven track record in household underwriting within an MGA, insurance company or Lloyd's syndicate