Head of Financial Lines, Ireland

Responsible for Chubb’s Financal Lines and Cyber portfolios in Ireland. The successful candidate will have accountability for strategic planning, the P & L, policies, procedures and people within the Irish Financial Lines team. Strong technical skills and established broker/client relationships are required to achieve and maintain profitability and grow the portfolio.

The is an underwriting management role with the primary purpose being to provide leadership, vision, staff management and technical support to deliver both profit and growth for the Financial Lines and Cyber portfolios within the UKI book.  You will also be responsible for underwriting your own allocation of complex risks within the portfolio.

The successful candidate will possess the attitude and ability to work beyond the boundaries of the Irish team and to drive strategic engagement across relationships throughout Chubb, including with business development managers, regional financial lines managers, segmental managers, Chubb Overseas General (COG), claims and support function staff.

Your Responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Responsibility for the Irish Financial Lines and Cyber portfolios P & L, including growth, expense and profitability targets.
• Participation in the annual planning process, quarterly forecasting and execution of business plan.
• Regular forensic examination and correction of anomalies within the portfolio numbers, identifying booking errors, incorrect coding and the effect of extensions on the forecasting.
• Possession of strong leadership and staff development skills, including the ability to work successfully beyond the boundaries of the irish Financial Lines business.
• Developing collaborative lateral relationships throughout Chubb, including with business development managers, regional financial lines managers, COG, segmental managers, claims and support function staff.
• Demonstration of underwriting expertise and integrity including ability to lead client meetings and underwrite your own portfolio of complex management liability accounts.
• Taking underwriting referrals from your team whilst using referrals as a training opportunity where appropriate.
•  In conjunction with UKISA Financial Lines and Cyber Managers continue to evolve strategy to secure profitable growth.
• Showing a superior blend of technical and commercial acumen – including the ability to effectively represent Chubb in the marketplace

People Management

• Through teamwork and motivation, lead the Financial Lines team in Ireland
• Carry out appraisals for direct reports and interim performance reviews, identifying and arranging staff training and development.
• Support, encourage and advise team members with regard to their individual development goals and wider team objectives.
• Monitor the portfolio caseload of both the team and individual team members.
• You will need to have exceptional technical skills in Management Liability, Financial Institutions, Professional Indemnity and Cyber products. 
• You will require mangement and leadership skills, and a reputation for strong strategic focus and business development. 
• The ability to think laterally in terms of distribution is required. 
• You will have a proven track record of building internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrating a strong record of key business achievement in business development, you will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills. 
• A thorough understanding of complex clients and advanced problem-solving skills are also essential.

  We Offer In Return!

  Pension and annual bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings, Employee Assistance programIntegrity. Client focus. Respect. Excellence. TeamworkOur core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and supportive.Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. 

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.