Property Underwriter

Willis Towers Watson; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Annual leave up to 25 days + flexible/

€1,500 health insurance allowance

Life assurance

Future-focused pension contributions

Educational support

Volunteer day

Employee share scheme

Cycle-to-work programme

Dental cover

Optical cover

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson in Dublin is seeking a proactive Property Underwriter to own renewals and manage underwriting authority, focusing on delivering profitable, well-structured risks. You will work with the Property Portfolio Manager and fellow underwriters, build durable broker and insurer relationships, and contribute to team objectives.

This role offers hybrid working, a generous leave and benefits package including health insurance allowance, life cover, pension contributions, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Property or Commercial Property underwriting experience is essential.
• CIP qualification in progress or completed.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Demonstrates proactive, flexible approach and willingness to help teammates.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of renewals with underwriting authority.
• Understand policy coverage, terms and risk management.
• Liaise with the Property Portfolio Manager and underwriters.
• Collaborate to deliver better outcomes and meet SLAs.
• Maintain broker and insurer relationships and attend meetings.
• Issue policy documents, schedules and endorsements promptly.
• Respond to broker queries promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk requirements.

Skills

Property underwriting

Negotiation skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Regulatory compliance

Education

CIP qualified or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

Property Underwriter

A motivated and proactive property underwriter with commercial awareness and attention to detail that is focused on winning and retaining business in line with company objectives. Negotiation skills and an ability to build durable Broker/Insurerrelationships and meeting their needs in a timely manner. A real team player with a willingness to learn and grow within the team and actively support and embrace new ideas and initiatives to deliver positive outcomes.

The Role

• Take proactive ownership of assigned renewals and apply astute commercial awareness within underwriting authority.
• Understanding of policy coverage, terms, conditions and risk management practices.
• Liaising with the Property Portfolio Manager and Underwriters on a day-to-day basis on all Propsure scheme related issues.
• Build on existing team strengths and contribute and support new ideas that lead to better outcomes.
• Regular contact, negotiations, and relationship building with broker panel and insurer carriers, support and attend meetings and events as required.
• Issue Propsure policy documents, schedules and endorsements in a timely and accurate manner and work consistently to achieve team Service Level Agreements
• Provide excellent service by responding promptly and professionally to mail correspondence and effectively handle queries from brokers via phone calls and/or teams meetings.
• Ensure all messages are maticulously recorded and communicated in a clear and timely manner in line with company policy.
• Assuming responsibility for project assignments as directed.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory and risk management requirements.
• Support any training opportunities and embrace the rollout of new technologies.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• CIP qualified or working towards.

• Relevant years Property or Commercial Property experience is essential

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suites in particular - Excel

• Be proactive, flexible and demonstrate a keen willingness to assist fellow colleagues.

• Must also demonstrate good interpersonal, organisational and analytical skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines, pay attention to detail and thrive in an environment that is always changing

What we offer
At WTW Ireland, your wellbeing comes first. Depending on your role, you'll receive either 23 days of annual leave plus up to 13 flexible days, or 25 days of annual leave with the option to add 5 extra days—giving you plenty of time to rest and recharge. You'll also benefit from a €1,500 health insurance allowance, life assurance, future-focused pension contributions, hybrid working options, educational support, employee assistance programme and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including our share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental, critical illness protection, enhanced optical cover, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk.com