Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location: Dublin

Job Ref: 204034

About the role

Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for an Underwriter to join our Dublin office.

With a rapidly developing Underwriting strategy, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious commercial underwriter to further develop their technical underwriting expertise and develop their broker relationships through underwriting some of the most interesting, unique and iconic sites in Ireland.

Our team in Ireland continues to grow and so joining our rapidly expanding and innovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation.

Why join us?

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group—where all profits go to charity and good causes.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, negotiate & profitably underwrite existing business cases (renewals & MTAs) within own authority & aligned to Ecclesiastical Underwriting strategy.
• Plan, prioritise and manage individual work to deliver agreed objectives and meet SLAs to deliver exceptional customer service
• Identify and promote upselling opportunities within current book of business
• Identify opportunities to improve current work methods, practices and processes
• Act on individual audit results and agreed action plans within agreed deadlines to improve own performance

What you'll need to have

• Underwriting experience in commercial property and liability
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent experience
• APA minimum. CIP preferred
• Strong verbal communication (including negotiation and trading) skills
• Proven track record in applying critical thinking as part of the underwriting process

What makes you stand out 

• A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service and trading with brokers
• Experience of meeting commercial partners / stakeholders including brokers and end customers

What we offer

• A competitive salary - let's discuss it
• Hybrid working
• Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
• Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24%
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme
• An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
• €250 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full study support including sponsorship for insurance professional qualifications
• Career development opportunities

Hear from the hiring manager

“We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative team where every team member is valued. Our business is growing and we will invest in developing your technical and trading skills to maximise your potential within our team".

About us

Ecclesiastical Insurance offer exceptional insurance and risk management, service and support across a range of specialisms, from church, charity and heritage to education, real estate and more.

We’re proud to be one of the most trusted names in specialist insurance, with over 40 years experience and commitment here in Ireland to creating innovative solutions that really help people.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.

At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.

If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.

*Directory of Social Change’s UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26