International Underwriter

Abrivia Recruitment Specialists; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrivia Recruitment Specialists is recruiting an International Underwriter to join a specialist underwriting team with responsibility for insurance programmes across multiple European markets. You will work in a hands-on underwriting environment, managing international motor portfolios, supporting pricing decisions and exposure to cross-border programmes.

This opportunity suits an experienced Motor or Fleet Underwriter looking to broaden international exposure, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Experience in Motor or Fleet underwriting, especially cross-border non-life insurance.
• Strong underwriting, pricing and risk assessment knowledge.
• CIP qualification or working towards recognised insurance qualification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with reinsurance or fronting arrangements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage motor insurance programmes across multiple international markets.
• Own pricing, implementation and ongoing performance of programmes.
• Be the main contact for business partners and fronting insurers.
• Review pricing, discounts and referrals within authority limits.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify profitability improvements.
• Develop policy wordings and underwriting documentation for programmes.
• Coordinate reinsurance referrals with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with actuarial, legal and business development teams on new products.
• Support underwriting governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Motor underwriting

Pricing decisions

Risk assessment

Underwriting governance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-border experience

Education

CIP qualification

Job description

Working Model: Hybrid – 3 days in the office

Abrivia are currently recruiting for an International Underwriter to join a specialist underwriting team with responsibility for insurance programmes across multiple European markets.

Working within a hands-on underwriting environment, you’ll manage international motor portfolios, support pricing decisions and gain exposure to reinsurance and cross-border insurance programmes.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Motor or Fleet Underwriter looking to broaden their international exposure, or someone with experience working within cross-border non-life insurance programmes.

Your Role

• Underwrite and manage motor insurance programmes across multiple international markets
• Take ownership of pricing, implementation and ongoing performance of assigned insurance programmes
• Act as the main point of contact for business partners and fronting insurers, managing day-to-day underwriting queries
• Review pricing, discounts and underwriting referrals, making recommendations within agreed authority limits
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying trends and implementing actions to improve profitability
• Develop and maintain policy wordings and underwriting documentation for new and existing programmes
• Coordinate reinsurance referrals, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Collaborate with actuarial, legal and business development teams to support new products and programme enhancements
• Support underwriting governance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and business partners across multiple jurisdictions

Your Skills

• Previous experience in Motor or Fleet underwriting, or within a cross-border non-life insurance environment
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles, pricing and risk assessment
• CIP qualified or working towards a recognised insurance qualification
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound commercial underwriting decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Knowledge of Freedom of Services business would be a distinct advantage
• Experience supporting reinsurance or fronting arrangements is desirable
• A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative underwriting team