Chief Executive Officer - Insurance Start Up (Non Life)

The Panel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panel is seeking a proven insurance leader to assume the CEO role for a Dublin-based non-life insurance start-up intermediary.

You will lead regulatory engagement, oversee authorisation with the Central Bank of Ireland, and shape the pre-launch strategy to build a technology-enabled, regulated insurance proposition for SMEs and tech startups.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in commercial non-life insurance.
• Exposure to MGA or delegated underwriting authority is preferred.
• Strong leadership and regulatory engagement capabilities.
• Experience in regulated insurance environments and with authorisation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Central Bank of Ireland authorisation process.
• Drive readiness for registration as an insurance intermediary.
• Act as named responsible individual for insurance distribution.
• Manage regulatory relationships and day-to-day leadership.
• Shape and launch the company’s commercial insurance proposition.

Skills

Non-life insurance

Regulatory engagement

Leadership

MGA / delegated underwriting

Client facing

Education

ACII / FCII / Certified Insurance Practitioner / APA

Job description

Our client is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead a newly formed, Dublin-based non-life insurance start-up intermediary. This CEO role offers the chance to shape a pre-authorisation business at a pivotal stage, with responsibility for guiding the company through Central Bank of Ireland registration and into operational launch. You will play a hands-on leadership role across underwriting, financial oversight, and regulatory engagement, helping to build a disciplined, technology-enabled commercial insurance proposition. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded insurance leader who can combine regulatory credibility with strong operational judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business through the Central Bank of Ireland authorisation process
• Support the firm’s readiness for registration as an insurance intermediary
• Act as the named responsible individual for insurance distribution
• Manage ongoing regulatory relationships with confidence and clarity
• Oversee day-to-day leadership of the business, including underwriting activity, commercial decision-making, and financial control
• Help shape and launch the company’s commercial product offering, including SME and technology startup insurance packages

Requirements

• Proven senior experience in commercial non-life insurance
• Ideally prior exposure to MGA or delegated underwriting authority models
• Client facing and sales focused
• Strong knowledge of regulated insurance environments
• Ability to lead interactions with the Central Bank of Ireland
• Evidence of having supported or led an insurance business through authorisation, registration, or similar regulatory approval processes
• Professional insurance qualifications such as ACII, FCII, Certified Insurance Practitioner or APA preferred
• Hands-on leader with the judgement, integrity, and capacity expected of a CEO in a regulated setting