Junior Underwriter Role -Carrick Office

Brady Insurance; Carrick-on-Shannon; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Support for personal development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Carrick-on-Shannon seeks a commercial underwriter or junior underwriter to join their team. The successful candidate will handle both new and existing business while developing broker relationships. Candidates should possess an APA commercial qualification and demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills. The role offers flexibility to work from home after probation and opportunities for personal development and career growth. Competitive salary according to experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial broking or junior underwriting.
• Demonstrable drive and determination to achieve results.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to embrace change positively.
• Proactive, motivated and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and secure both new and existing business.
• Develop broker relationships and communicate with broker customers.
• Analyse submissions and collate data for risk decisions.
• Liaise with capacity providers on risks.
• Keep accurate product knowledge and explain policy covers.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivation

Analytical skills

IT skills

Education

APA commercial

CIP qualification

Tools

IT skills

Job description

A unique opportunity presents for a high calibre commercial broker or junior underwriter, to join our team and develop your career in underwriting!

Brady Underwriting is our wholesale brand and we are currently seeking applicants who are starting out in underwriting or wish to make the switch from commercial broking. Our successful candidate will have a track record in commercial insurance and be ambitious to grow and develop themselves in a supportive company. The candidate must have an APA commercial at minimum, but higher qualifications are desirable. We want an individual who has shown a desire to learn and has strong insurance capabilities.

Role Location: Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim with WFH arrangements after probation period is completed

As a commercial underwriter your responsibilities will include

• Negotiating and securing both new business and existing business.
• Developing broker relationships & communication with broker customers
• Analysing submissions and collating data to make decisions on risks.
• Liaising with capacity providers on risks
• Keeping accurate product knowledge and ability to converse and explain policy covers, conditions etc.
• Working closely with Underwriting team to offer a professional and efficient service

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record in commercial broking or a junior underwriting role
• Possess demonstrable drive, self-motivation and determination to achieve results
• Be an energetic, motivated and disciplined individual with a positive attitude.
• Have a CIP qualification or be working towards this goal
• Have excellent communication, negotiation and IT skills
• Have perfect verbal and written English
• Have the ability to positively embrace change
• Possess a calm and considered demeanour, particularly if under pressure
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and innovation

Salary will be commensurate with experience, but offer flexibility to work from home and other excellent benefits.
We will offer a great environment to support and nurture personal development & career growth, and assist in progressing education in Insurance.

To apply: Interested candidates may email [e-mail] with a cover note about your interest in the role. We look forward to hearing from you!