Property and Casualty Underwriting

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Universal Shield Insurance Group Full time
This position is an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground floor with an expanding and growing established insurance company led by experienced insurance professionals with a proven track record of success. Our Commercial Property & Casualty department is seeking an experienced P&C Underwriting Team Lead to join our team.

Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced P&C Underwriting Team Lead to join our Commercial Property & Casualty department. This role is pivotal in driving the strategic direction of our underwriting team, managing a robust book of business, and leading a team of underwriters to achieve profitable growth and operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in a growing company with a reputation for innovative solutions and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring the team meets and exceeds performance goals.
  2. Provide strategic guidance and support to underwriters, ensuring underwriting integrity and adherence to company policies and guidelines.
  3. Conduct regular performance reviews, training, and development sessions to enhance team capabilities.
  4. Manage a renewal book of approximately $7M-$8M and generate new business of approximately $1.5M annually, with a focus on profitable growth.
  5. Evaluate new and renewal business submissions, making sound underwriting decisions within delegated authority for both admitted and surplus lines products.
  6. Analyze market trends and conditions to inform underwriting strategies and recommend product adjustments as needed.
  7. Develop and maintain strong business relationships with key wholesalers, agents, and brokers to drive new business opportunities and retention.
  8. Serve as a primary point of contact for underwriting guidance and support, providing expertise to producers and other stakeholders.
  9. Collaborate with other departments, including marketing, claims, and operations, to develop and implement effective rate and pricing strategies.
  10. Lead cross-functional projects to enhance underwriting processes, product offerings, and customer experience.
  11. Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities within existing and new business sources, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives.
  12. Ensure underwriting practices comply with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  13. Prepare detailed reports and presentations on underwriting decisions, market conditions, and portfolio performance for senior management review.
  14. Stay current with industry trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging risks to continuously improve underwriting effectiveness and innovation.
  15. Pursue relevant professional designations and continuing education to enhance personal and team expertise.
Job Requirements:
  1. Minimum of five years of commercial P&C underwriting experience, with a strong focus on commercial property, general liability, and BOP/CPP.
  2. Proven leadership experience in managing and developing a team of underwriters.
  3. Achievement of professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or equivalent, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
  4. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer service orientation.
  5. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  6. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive profitable underwriting results.

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