Director

360 Search; Cork; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

360 Search is seeking a Director of Commercial Insurance to build and lead a new practice in Ireland. You will own growth, establish insurer relationships, win clients and shape the proposition, from hands-on delivery to leading a scalable team.

You will work with the C-Suite to drive strategy, build a high-performing function, and secure long-term client success while navigating Irish regulatory expectations and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial broking experience, ideally at Director, Account Director or Senior Account Executive level.
• Strong network of client, referral and insurer relationships across the Irish market is preferred.
• Track record of winning new business and growing revenue, with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Build a commercial client base from the ground up and drive revenue growth.
• Shape and implement the growth strategy, operating model, and market expansion.
• Recruit, develop and mentor the commercial team as the business scales.
• Lead high-level client and insurer relationships, renewals and complex negotiations while ensuring governance.

Skills

Commercial broking experience

Director-level leadership

People development

Entrepreneurial mindset

Regulatory knowledge (Irish)

Education

CIP

MDI/ACII desirable

Job description

Director, Commercial Insurance

Our client is an ambitious and growing business with clear plans to expand its reach. As part of that plan, they are building a commercial insurance offering from the ground up and are looking for a Director to join the leadership team.

This role is not about taking over an established book. It is a genuine build. You will be responsible for developing the business, winning clients, growing revenue and building a team around you. You will work directly with the C-Suite, with real influence over how the commercial business is shaped, positioned and scaled.

This role suits someone energised by building something of their own, who wants more autonomy than a traditional broking role allows, and who sees this as an opportunity to change their financial future. For the right person, there is an equity opportunity, giving you a direct stake in the business you help to build. You will join a small, like-minded leadership group that is commercially driven, supportive, and serious about what they are building.

The Role

As Director, you will own the development of the commercial insurance business. That means setting the direction, bringing in new clients, establishing insurer relationships and building the team needed to support growth.

In the early stages, the role will be hands-on. You will win and place business yourself while laying the foundations for a larger operation. As the business grows, your focus will shift towards leading the team, developing the proposition and driving the next stage of expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Growth

• Build a commercial client base from the ground up through your network, referrals and targeted business development.
• Drive revenue growth, with clear ownership of commercial performance and results.
• Identify target sectors and client segments where the business can compete and win.
• Represent the business in the market, building its profile and reputation across the commercial sector.

Strategy and Leadership

• Work directly with the C-Suite on the commercial growth strategy, including expansion into new regions and markets.
• Shape the commercial proposition, service model and operating structure.
• Contribute to business planning and bring market insight to leadership discussions.

Team Building

• Recruit and build a commercial team as the business grows, from Account Handlers through to senior broking hires.
• Set the standards, culture and ways of working for the team.
• Develop and mentor team members as the operation scales.

Client and Market Relationships

• Act as senior adviser to commercial clients, building long-term relationships with business owners, CEOs and Finance Directors.
• Establish strong relationships with insurers and underwriters, securing agency access and competitive terms.
• Lead renewals, new business placements and complex negotiations across Property, Liability, Motor, Professional Indemnity, D&O, Cyber and specialist covers.
• Ensure strong compliance and governance standards in line with Central Bank requirements from day one.

The Person

We are looking for an experienced commercial insurance professional who has done well in a brokerage environment and is now ready to build something of their own.

You will ideally bring:

• Significant commercial broking experience, ideally at Director, Account Director or Senior Account Executive level.
• A strong network of client, referral and insurer relationships across the Irish market.
• A track record of winning new business and growing revenue.
• Strong technical knowledge across commercial insurance products.
• The drive and self-motivation to build a business from the ground up.
• Experience leading or developing people, or a clear ambition to build and lead a team.
• A commercial, entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working with a high degree of autonomy.
• The confidence to work alongside senior leadership and influence business direction.
• A sound understanding of the Irish regulatory environment.
• CIP as a minimum, with MDI or ACII highly desirable.

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a commercial insurance business, backed by an established and ambitious leadership team. You will have autonomy, direct influence and, for the right person, equity in the business, so you share directly in the value you create.

For someone ready to back themselves, this role can make a meaningful difference both professionally and financially.