Underwriter – Specialty Lines (12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover)
Location: Dublin (hybrid working may be available)
Salary: Up to €80,000, dependent on experience
A leading specialty insurer is seeking an experienced Underwriter to support the placement and oversight of EEA business through its European platform. This maternity cover role offers multi-line underwriting exposure across a broad specialty portfolio.
Key lines include Renewable Energy, Professional Indemnity, Financial Institutions, Marine Cargo, and Property & Casualty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Underwrite and make decisions on referred risks
- Support placement of EEA business in line with underwriting appetite and regulatory requirements
- Build and maintain effective relationships with underwriters and brokers
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and licensing requirements
- Contribute to business planning, team objectives, and regulatory reporting
- Work within established operating models and support junior team members where required
Skills & Experience:
- Degree educated or equivalent
- Minimum two years’ underwriting experience
- Experience in one or more specialty lines advantageous
- Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High level of IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office
- klakingmorris@harrisonholgate.com
- 07787150659
