Title: Trading UnderwriterLocation: DublinSalary: £45,000 - £50,000
Overview:
We are currently seeking a Trading Underwriter to join a growing team within a dynamic and fast-paced insurance environment. This role involves evaluating risks and exposures for new business, mid-term adjustments, and renewals. You will focus on quoting, converting, and retaining business across a range of specialist home insurance products, while delivering excellent service to broker partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Underwrite business in line with internal underwriting guidelines and within delegated authority levels
- Trade effectively with brokers to maximise conversion and retention
- Provide regular reporting to your Line Manager
- Manage and control renewals, new business, and existing business tasks
- Handle underwriting referrals from other team members or offices when required
- Support and drive key performance targets, including income, conversion, and retention
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of both new and existing insurance products
- Respond promptly and professionally to enquiries from brokers, insurers, and third parties
- Ensure that underwriting decisions are aligned with the best interests of capacity providers
What's on Offer:
- Negotiable base salary plus bonus and a competitive benefits package (including pension, holidays, and more)
- A management team committed to employee development and support
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional qualifications and continuous career development opportunities
Experience & Qualifications:
- Minimum Leaving Certificate standard
- APA qualification in insurance required (working towards CIP is preferred)
- Strong background in household underwriting, ideally within an MGA, insurance company, or Lloyd's syndicate
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), along with strong sales, negotiation, analytical, and IT skills
- Previous experience within an MGA environment is highly advantageous
If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on or email us at