Junior Underwriter

Honeycomb is delighted to partner with an established brokerage to recruit for a Junior Underwriter. This role would suit someone who is at the early stage of their underwriting career or a commercial broker who is ready to move into underwriting. This is a strong opportunity for a candidate with a solid background in commercial insurance and the ambition to grow within a supportive, development focused environment. The ideal candidate is someone with strong insurance fundamentals, a genuine appetite to learn and the drive to build a long term underwriting career.

The Client
Our client is an established independent insurance brokerage based in the Republic of Ireland with a heritage dating back to the late 1950s. The firm provides both personal and commercial cover through a multi insurer approach, positioning itself as a customer advocate on quotations, renewals and claims support.

The Role

Typical duties will include:

• Negotiate and secure both new business and renewals, achieving terms that align with underwriting appetite and commercial goals
• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships, ensuring clear communication and a high standard of service to intermediary partners
• Review submissions, collate key information and analyse data to support informed risk decisions
• Liaise with capacity providers to discuss risks, confirm underwriting positions and agree acceptable terms
• Maintain strong product knowledge, confidently explaining policy covers, conditions and key exclusions as required
• Work closely with the underwriting team to deliver a professional, efficient and responsive service throughout the process

Desirable Criteria

• 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 good 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

Package

• Salary aligned to experience level
• Benefits package including income protection and death in service cover
• Supportive and flexible employer culture
• Occasional work from home option available
• Commission scheme in place
• Strong training, coaching and ongoing development support from management

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Gabriella Tomb, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Honeycomb Jobs directly.
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