International Underwriter

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

Job summary

Abrivia are recruiting for an International Underwriter to join a specialist underwriting team with responsibility for insurance programmes across multiple European markets. Hybrid role - 3 days in the office in South Dublin.

You will 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

Qualifications

• Experience in Motor or Fleet underwriting, or cross-border non-life insurance.
• CIP qualification 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.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage motor insurance programmes across 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

Skills

Motor underwriting

Underwriting principles

CIP qualification

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Excel

Freedom of Services

Reinsurance

Teamwork

Education

CIP qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: International Underwriter

Location: South Dublin

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
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• 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