Jr. Underwriter (Insurance)

TL;DR

Jr. Underwriter (Insurance): Managing new business underwriting and renewals for Professional Indemnity and Commercial Risks portfolios with an accent on broker relationship management and risk assessment. Focus on pricing accounts, negotiating terms, and ensuring the profitability of the Ireland Desk portfolio.

Location: Lisbon

Company

hirify.global is an international specialist insurer and reinsurer and a FTSE 100 company providing market-leading products for complex insurance needs.

What you will do

• Underwrite, price, and negotiate new business accounts according to underwriting appetite.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with broker partners via phone and email.
• Manage renewals and mid-term adjustments to maximize portfolio retention.
• Identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities to grow business income.
• Collaborate with internal experts and senior underwriters on non-standard risk referrals.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar underwriting or insurance role.
• Strong understanding of basic sales principles and effective negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented and results-focused mindset.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for independent and collaborative work.

Culture & Benefits

• Part of a highly motivated in-house team.
• Opportunity to work for a FTSE 100 international specialist insurer.
• Access to a unique corporate culture within a professional global environment.