Lead Trading Underwriter - Senior Leadership role

The Opportunity

Cpl is actively recruiting for an experienced Lead Trading Underwriter to join one of Irelands leading Insurance brands in a senior leadership role.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced candidate to join this multi award winning business ensuring underwriting excellence for Construction sector within this group.

Your new role

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Trading, this key role involves supporting the implementation of underwriting standards across this business, aligning with their stated risk appetite.

As the trading lead for the Construction Sector Business in ROI/NI (Property/Casualty/CAR), you will play a vital role in driving and maintaining underwriting excellence in this strategic area.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of this business while working alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This role can be based in Dublin or Athlone, offering flexible hybrid working with at least 40% of your week working from home.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring and managing key performance indicators for the Construction Sector Underwriting business in the broker channel.
• Supporting underwriting results delivery through account management, financial planning, and analysis of underwriting trends.
• Lead profitability, underwriting governance, and control of Construction Commercial business traded through brokers.
• Identify and convert mid to large-scale rollover deals to meet volume and revenue targets.
• Monitor underwriting standards and support change programs, new opportunities, and renewal strategies.
• Provide guidance to trading teams, handle large new business submissions, and prioritize customer service.
• Identify opportunities for new products and processes to improve underwriting rules and customer experience.
• Analyse portfolios, develop action plans, and collaborate with other lead trading team members.
• Act as business lead or underwriting representative on cross-functional projects and produce regular reports with findings and recommendations.

What you’ll need to succeed?

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a general insurer/intermediary to include experience in a risk acceptance and rating environment, with a minimum CIP qualification required.
• A relevant degree, MDI/ACII would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated expertise in specific business classes.
• In-depth understanding of underwriting, rating, and acceptance criteria for Construction Property/Casualty/CAR business.
• Proficiency in key business KPIs and report writing.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and market factors.
• Ability to work independently, strong planning and teamwork skills.
• Effective relationship management and interpersonal communication.
• Capable of making and communicating quality risk assessment decisions.
• Maintains focus on professional standards and business goals.
• Demonstrates business acumen and negotiation skills
• Awareness of compliance to Health & Safety, IT Security, and legislation in Underwriting.
• As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorized to work in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom

What’s on offer?

This business is offering a fantastic compensation package which will include:

• A generous salary with annual review
• Annual company bonus (Up to 15%)
• Performance-based bonus (10%)
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance
• Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Employee discounts
• Education support and plenty of learning opportunities.

To apply send your CV today via the link or call me directly on for further details!