Assistant Underwriter

Pelagos Insurance Capital (Fidelis Insurance Group); Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelagos Insurance Capital, part of Fidelis Insurance Group, is seeking an underwriter in Dublin to support assessment, pricing and management of insurance risks. You will develop technical knowledge and assume increasing responsibility over time amid a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes review of submissions, data accuracy and working with cross-functional teams to drive underwriting governance and portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• Two years’ insurance experience, underwriting or broking within property/spec risk.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to capture, validate and report underwriting data accurately.
• Collaborative with a willingness to learn new systems, including AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Review new and renewal submissions with exposures and history.
• Collaborate with actuarial and capital teams to assess risks and underwriting decisions.
• Monitor portfolio performance including premium, rate and profitability.
• Prepare portfolio reviews, reports and presentations and identify trends.
• Maintain records, support due diligence, compliance and governance.

Skills

Insurance experience

Excel & PowerPoint

Data integrity

Collaborative approach

AI tools familiarity

ACII/insurance study interest

Education

CIP qualification or progress

Job description

The Role

Join our Dublin underwriting team, reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer for Ireland. You will support the assessment, pricing and management of insurance and reinsurance risks, developing your technical knowledge and taking increasing responsibility over time.

What you will do

• Review new and renewal submissions, including exposures, claims history and supporting information.
• Work with actuarial, exposure management and capital colleagues to assess risks and support underwriting decisions.
• Monitor portfolio performance, including premium, rate, exposure, claims experience and profitability.
• Prepare portfolio reviews, reports and presentations, identifying emerging trends and changes in exposure.
• Follow up with brokers and stakeholders, maintain accurate records and support due diligence, compliance and underwriting governance.

What you will bring

• Around two years’ relevant insurance experience, ideally in underwriting or broking within property or specialty insurance or reinsurance, and an understanding of the international underwriting market.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to capture, validate and report underwriting data accurately, maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn new systems and explore how technology, including AI tools, can support underwriting work.
• CIP qualification or progress towards it, or willingness to undertake relevant insurance study. An interest in progressing towards ACII is encouraged.

Working with us

The role is based in Dublin. We encourage continued professional development and insurance study within a supportive team.

Pelagos is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.