Trading Underwriter

Title: Trading Underwriter
Location: Dublin
Salary: £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 07458 162 853 or email us at admin@lawesgroup.co.uk