CEO, Insurance Start-Up | Underwriting & Regulatory Leadership

FK International - Financial Search and Selection; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

FK International - Financial Search and Selection is assisting in the recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer for an Irish MGA. The CEO will lead business, underwriting and regulatory functions, ensuring disciplined risk and performance across the enterprise.

The role requires strong underwriting credibility, an ability to manage regulatory obligations and a strategic mindset to drive growth and profitability within the delegated underwriting authority.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have strong underwriting credibility.
• Experience running a regulated insurance business is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to balance growth, pricing, risk, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and day-to-day operation of the firm.
• Own execution of underwriting, financial and operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and approvals.
• Oversee financial management and control within the Irish entity.
• Steer the relationship with the Central Bank of Ireland and ensure governance.
• Foster a high-performance, compliant, entrepreneurial culture.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Regulatory accountability

Commercial insurance background

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Job description

FK International - Financial Search and Selection is assisting in the recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer for an Irish MGA. The CEO will lead business, underwriting and regulatory functions, ensuring disciplined risk and performance across the enterprise.

The role requires strong underwriting credibility, an ability to manage regulatory obligations and a strategic mindset to drive growth and profitability within the delegated underwriting authority.