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Trading underwriter

Ireland, Dublin · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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We’re strengthening our team at Plum Underwriting and looking for a Trading Underwriter to join the team as we continue to grow. The role of the Trading underwriter is to evaluate the risk and exposures of customers for new business, mid-term adjustments and renewals. Quoting, converting and retaining business to meet budget and underwriting performance targets for the range of specialist home insurance products throughout all Plum’s distribution channels, ensuring Plum provides excellent service to its brokers at all times.

Job Responsibility

  • Evaluate the risk and exposures of customers for new business, mid-term adjustments and renewals
  • Quoting, converting and retaining business to meet budget and underwriting performance targets for the range of specialist home insurance products throughout all Plum’s distribution channels
  • Underwrite in accordance with the Plum Internal Underwriting Guide and the Underwriting authority awarded
  • Trade with Brokers to maximise conversion and retention within your authority
  • Monthly reporting to Line Manager
  • Renewal/Existing and New Business Control
  • Take underwriting referrals from other offices where outside individuals level of authority
  • Understand/support and drive income, conversion and retention objectives
  • Assist in the development of new & existing products
  • Deal with incoming enquiries from clients, insurers and other third parties in a professional and timely manner
  • To underwrite taking all necessary care to protect the interest of our capacity providers

Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate standard
  • Minimum APA qualification in insurance
  • Working towards CIP
  • Proven track record in household underwriting within an MGA, insurance company or Lloyd’s syndicate
  • A varied skill set that includes strong Communication (both written and verbal), sales, negotiation, analytical and IT skills

Nice to have

Previous experience within an MGA business would be highly beneficial

What we offer

  • A negotiable basic salary + bonus
  • Pension
  • Holidays
  • A management team that is passionate about looking after their team and developing them
  • Full funding for relevant professional qualifications and ongoing personal development
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