Head of Construction Underwriting
Abrivia Recruitment
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operates with a high level of autonomy, occasionally receiving guidance from the Underwriting Director.
- Sets own objectives within the established business plan for the business group/function, offering tactical leadership and strategic insight for the line of business.
- Exercises broad discretion in line with the business group’s three to five-year plan and risk appetite.
- Capable of devising and executing product strategy in alignment with the overall business plan.
- Leads an underwriting team across all aspects of the line of business, including risk assessment, pricing, policy maintenance, and loss analysis within predefined authority limits.
- Possesses a comprehensive understanding of operational requirements essential for the business line, and effectively contributes to establishing necessary operational structures (e.g., IT, Claims, Finance).
- Manages both internal and external communications of strategic significance and conveys strategic messages from senior leadership.
- Directly responsible for day-to-day underwriting of the construction product line and providing approval for business cases presented by the Underwriting Team.
- Actively engages in external partner relationships when technical assistance is needed.
- Conducts product and account analysis to determine suitable product structure and pricing, aligning with underwriting guidelines for both existing and new clients.
- Provides underwriting approval for policy and endorsement language prior to Compliance sign-off.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a lead underwriting role, with extensive knowledge of the product line. Preference given to candidates with international experience, particularly in the EEA.
- Proven track record of executing profitable transactions and driving business growth.
- Demonstrated experience in crafting and implementing underwriting business plans.
- Strong analytical abilities and numerical proficiency. * Exhibits high levels of integrity and honesty.
- Results-oriented approach.
- High emotional intelligence in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to influence and advocate for change.
- Skilled in networking, relationship building, and collaboration.
- Encourages process improvement and maintains a positive attitude towards change management.