Job Title: Head of Technical Claims Location: Dublin Working Model: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office Abrivia are currently recruiting for a Head of Technical Claims to join our client in Dublin. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and lead the technical claims function across all business lines, including Motor, Home, Commercial, Complex Property, and Personal Injury. The role offers significant influence in setting direction, driving operational excellence, and enhancing customer experience through innovation and change. Your Role Develop and implement a unified technical claims strategy across all claim's areas. Lead and mentor a high-performing team, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and quality standards. Oversee settlement approaches, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive digital transformation and utilise data insights to enhance claims management and decision making. Work closely with senior management and key stakeholders to align claims strategy with wider business objectives. Promote a culture focused on learning, accountability, and customer outcomes. Ensure financial accuracy through effective monitoring of claims reserves and reporting. Your Skills Minimum 10 years' experience in insurance claims management, ideally covering Motor, Home, Commercial Property, and Personal Injury. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence and operate at senior level. Strong knowledge of Irish regulatory and compliance standards. Customer-focused approach with the ability to use data and analytics to drive improvement. Commercial mindset with excellent planning and organisational skills. Demonstrated experience leading transformation and embedding innovation. Relevant insurance qualification (e.g. APA Commercial & Personal Lines) and a third-level degree or equivalent. Benefits Annual performance-related bonus Car allowance and car parking Contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution) 30 days annual leave Should this position be of interest to you please call Tadhg at . Applications are in strict confidence. Skills: claims head of claims. claims manager claims director
Head of Internal Audit Location: Ireland City Centre (Hybrid) Our client is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the internal audit function within their Irish operations. This is a key leadership role, responsible for delivering independent assurance, challenge, and insight to senior management and the Board. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical audit expertise with the ability to partner effectively across the business and drive change while maintaining robust control standards. The role will involve overseeing the internal audit plan, evaluating risk and control environments, and engaging with strategic transformation initiatives across the organisation. You'll also play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing a high-performing internal audit team. Your Role Lead the Internal Audit function in line with IIA and group standards, providing assurance and guidance to the CEO, Board, Audit Committee, and senior management. Develop and execute the annual audit plan, ensuring timely and risk-based coverage across all business areas. Partner with senior leadership on strategic and regulatory change initiatives, promoting business readiness while maintaining strong control environments. Evaluate and enhance internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes. Foster collaboration with Risk, Compliance, and external regulators to ensure coordinated assurance. Identify emerging risks, provide insights, and recommend appropriate audit responses. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and external auditors. Develop and mentor the internal audit team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence. Ensure the function maintains full independence and delivers high-quality, objective reporting to the Board and Audit Committee. Your Skills Minimum of 10 years' experience in internal audit, risk, or control functions within financial services or insurance. Strong understanding of Irish regulatory expectations and industry best practice. Proven ability to lead audit teams through periods of transformation or regulatory change. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the organisation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Professional qualification in Internal Audit (e.g. CMIIA) and/or Accountancy (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA). Eligible to hold a Controlled Function (PCF-13) under the Central Bank's Fitness & Probity regime. What's on Offer Competitive base salary with annual performance bonus Contributory pension (up to 10% employer contribution) Life assurance and comprehensive health benefits Generous annual leave entitlement Hybrid working model Should this position be of interest, please forward your CV to Aoife Davis in Abrivia Recruitment. All applications will remain in strict confidence.
Senior Life & CI Underwriter - Dublin, Hybrid Our client is one of Ireland's leading insurers, providing expert solutions across life, pension, investment, and health products. They are seeking an experienced Senior Life ad CI Underwriter to join their growing team. You will play a key role in assessing new applications and managing complex risk portfolios, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure underwriting decisions are sound, compliant and aligned with the company's philosophy. Key Responsibilities Underwrite new business applications for life, critical illness and/or income protection covers Handle large-case and complex underwriting risks, ensuring appropriate controls and decision-making Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships - including Brokers, Employers, Customers, Medical Consultants, Reinsurers and the Chief Medical Officer. Correspond effectively with internal teams, brokers, applicants and medical providers to ensure smooth underwriting, policy issue and ongoing risk management. Develop and maintain deep technical expertise in medical and financial underwriting, plus regulatory risk‑control frameworks. Review and monitor underwriting processes to ensure they support sound risk outcomes and regulatory compliance. Maintain a strong customer‑service focus - delivering underwriting decisions in a timely, transparent and professional manner. What We're Looking For Several years' underwriting experience in life insurance, critical illness and/or income protection. Strong analytical reasoning and decision‑making capability, backed with commercial awareness and a solid understanding of risk & regulatory environments. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - ability to engage with multiple stakeholders effectively. A customer‑first mindset, solution‑focused attitude and proven track record of delivering on commitments. Structured, organised approach to work - you plan, prioritise and execute. Interest in keeping up to date with underwriting practice, trends and regulatory developments. Competent with systems and data‑analysis tools relevant to underwriting. Diploma in Life & Disability Underwriting (DLDU) or equivalent in progress. Proven problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, plus strong planning and organisational ability What We Offer Hybrid working model: the flexibility to split your time between home and office. Competitive salary and bonus structure, together with a comprehensive benefits package. Defined Contribution pension plan, extensive learning & development opportunities, and robust well‑being initiatives. A supportive environment where your technical and career development is valued and encouraged. Want to know more? Please contact Honor or apply in confidence through this platform. All applications will be treated with the strictest discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Claims Assessor - Income Protection & SI Dublin (Hybrid Role) Abrivia is seeking a Senior Income Protection & SI Claims Assessor on behalf of an insurer based in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced claims professional to join a high-performing team in a well-established company, in a high-impact role, offering career development, hybrid working, and the chance to make a real difference in customer experiences. Key Responsibilities: Assess and manage a portfolio of Income Protection and Specified Illness claims, ensuring fair and efficient decision‑making. Work closely with clients and clinical providers to develop rehabilitation and recovery plans, facilitating a return to work where possible. Identify and manage cases with claim recovery potential, collaborating with internal and external specialists (rehabilitation teams, medical experts). Oversee claim outcomes, including return‑to‑work planning, claim terminations, and ongoing payments. Lead and participate in process improvement projects, ensuring high‑quality claims handling and a strong customer experience. Train and mentor less experienced claims assessors, providing guidance and technical expertise to develop team capability. Skills & Experience Required: 3+ years’ experience in Income Protection and Specified Illness claims assessment. QFA qualification (essential); Diploma in Life & Disability Claims (DLDC) desirable. Strong technical claims management skills, with a track record of high‑quality decision‑making. Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities with a customer‑first approach. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging with brokers, clients, service providers, and reinsurers. Ability to multi‑task and manage workloads effectively in a fast‑paced environment. A strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and customer outcomes. Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor and develop team members. Highly self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently while also contributing to team success. Should this position be of interest please feel free to call contact Honor. All applications are in strictest of confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title: HR Assistant Location: Wicklow Working Model: Hybrid - full time, permanent role Salary: Competitive + benefits (see below) Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career? Our client, a leading organisation with a strong focus on people and culture, is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with HR experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a real impact across HR operations, recruitment, and employee engagement. Your role: Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear and timely support to employees and managers. Managing the full employee lifecycle - from onboarding and internal moves to leavers. Maintaining HR systems and ensuring data integrity in line with legislation. Supporting payroll with accurate updates on changes, compensation, and benefits. Creating HR reports and analytics to support key business decisions. Coordinating absence management and wellbeing initiatives. Assisting with recruitment campaigns, onboarding, induction programmes, and early careers initiatives. Supporting employee engagement, communications, and HR projects. Your skills: A third-level qualification in HRM (Level 7 or above). Minimum of 2 years' experience in a busy HR environment. CIPD membership (or willingness to obtain/maintain). Strong IT skills, including HR systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams). Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle competing priorities. A professional communicator who can build strong relationships and maintain confidentiality at all times. What's on offer: Performance-related bonus (up to 10% of base salary). Pension scheme Blended flexible working (home/office). Generous annual leave Laptop & phone provided. Study leave, education support, and continuous development opportunities. Work From Home This is a role where you'll gain wide exposure across the HR function, from core administration to recruitment and employee engagement. It's ideal for someone who wants to grow their HR career within a supportive, forward-looking organisation. Should this position be of interest to you please email . Applications are in strict confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Life & CI Underwriter - Dublin, Hybrid Our client is one of Ireland's leading insurers, providing expert solutions across life, pension, investment, and health products. They are seeking an experienced Senior Life ad CI Underwriter to join their growing team. You will play a key role in assessing new applications and managing complex risk portfolios, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure underwriting decisions are sound, compliant and aligned with the company's philosophy. Key Responsibilities Underwrite new business applications for life, critical illness and/or income protection covers Handle large-case and complex underwriting risks, ensuring appropriate controls and decision-making Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships - including Brokers, Employers, Customers, Medical Consultants, Reinsurers and the Chief Medical Officer. Correspond effectively with internal teams, brokers, applicants and medical providers to ensure smooth underwriting, policy issue and ongoing risk management. Develop and maintain deep technical expertise in medical and financial underwriting, plus regulatory risk-control frameworks. Review and monitor underwriting processes to ensure they support sound risk outcomes and regulatory compliance. Maintain a strong customer-service focus - delivering underwriting decisions in a timely, transparent and professional manner. What We're Looking For Several years' underwriting experience in life insurance, critical illness and/or income protection. Strong analytical reasoning and decision-making capability, backed with commercial awareness and a solid understanding of risk & regulatory environments. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - ability to engage with multiple stakeholders effectively. A customer-first mindset, solution-focused attitude and proven track record of delivering on commitments. Structured, organised approach to work - you plan, prioritise and execute. Interest in keeping up to date with underwriting practice, trends and regulatory developments. Competent with systems and data-analysis tools relevant to underwriting. Diploma in Life & Disability Underwriting (DLDU) or equivalent in progress. Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills, plus strong planning and organisational ability What We Offer Hybrid working model: the flexibility to split your time between home and office. Competitive salary and bonus structure, together with a comprehensive benefits package. Defined Contribution pension plan, extensive learning & development opportunities, and robust well-being initiatives. A supportive environment where your technical and career development is valued and encouraged. Want to know more? Please contact Honor or apply in confidence through this platform. All applications will be treated with the strictest discretion. Skills: Underwriter Life Illness Income Protection Underwriting Benefits: Work From Home
Job Title: International Speciality Underwriter Location: Dublin City Working Model: 4 days in the office (1 day remote) Abrivia are currently recruiting for an International Speciality Underwriter to join our client's growing team. Reporting directly to the Chief Underwriting Officer (Ireland), this is a newly created role with significant scope and autonomy. You will underwrite a diverse portfolio across multiple classes and play a key part in shaping a fast-growing European book of business. Your Role: Underwrite a range of speciality lines including property, cyber, casualty and financial lines, with direct client engagement rather than broker-driven placements. Take ownership of contracts, pricing and onboarding, ensuring accurate documentation and timely execution. Collaborate with a senior team of experienced underwriters to grow and diversify the international portfolio, with major expansion planned from 2026 onwards. Contribute to strategic decisions, supporting innovative partnerships and new lines of business. Report directly to the CUO while working closely with senior stakeholders across Europe. Your Skills: Minimum of two years' experience in underwriting or a corporate/specialised broking environment within Lloyd's, reinsurance, or other international speciality markets. Strong technical understanding of underwriting processes, contract negotiation and pricing. Confident dealing directly with clients and internal stakeholders. Ambitious and collaborative, able to take on responsibility quickly in a high-performing team environment. Captive or multi-class experience (property, cyber, casualty, financial lines) is highly desirable. Benefits: 20% annual bonus (with buy-out potential) Private healthcare and pension €1,000 annual club contribution 4-day in-office working model This is a rare opportunity to join an international speciality team at a pivotal stage of growth. You will work alongside senior decision-makers, gain exposure to complex and exciting lines of business, and enjoy genuine progression opportunities as the team expands. Should this position be of interest to you please call Tadhg at . Applications are in strict confidence. Skills: underwriter underwriting insurance reinsurance claims
Claims Assessor - Income Protection & SI Dublin (Hybrid Role) Abrivia is seeking a Senior Income Protection & SI Claims Assessor on behalf of an insurer based in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced claims professional to join a high-performing team in a well-established company, in a high-impact role, offering career development, hybrid working, and the chance to make a real difference in customer experiences. Key Responsibilities: Assess and manage a portfolio of Income Protection and Specified Illness claims, ensuring fair and efficient decision-making. Work closely with clients and clinical providers to develop rehabilitation and recovery plans, facilitating a return to work where possible. Identify and manage cases with claim recovery potential, collaborating with internal and external specialists (rehabilitation teams, medical experts). Oversee claim outcomes, including return-to-work planning, claim terminations, and ongoing payments. Lead and participate in process improvement projects, ensuring high-quality claims handling and a strong customer experience. Train and mentor less experienced claims assessors, providing guidance and technical expertise to develop team capability. Skills & Experience Required: 3+ years' experience in Income Protection and Specified Illness claims assessment. QFA qualification (essential); Diploma in Life & Disability Claims (DLDC) desirable. Strong technical claims management skills, with a track record of high-quality decision-making. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a customer-first approach. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging with brokers, clients, service providers, and reinsurers. Ability to multi-task and manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment. A strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and customer outcomes. Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor and develop team members. Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while also contributing to team success. Should this position be of interest please feel free to call contact Honor. All applications are in strictest of confidence. Skills: Claims Life Illness SI CI Assessing Assessor
Senior Pensions Consultant Our client is a leading consultancy in employee benefits and private wealth management, advising both corporate clients – ranging from SMEs to large multinational's – on the management of corporate pension schemes, and private clients on a broad spectrum of wealth management solutions. An excellent opportunity has arisen within their Group Insured Pensions team for an experienced Pensions Consultant. This is a key client-facing role requiring a confident, organised, and knowledgeable professional with proven experience in pensions consulting. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead relationship manager for a portfolio of corporate pension clients. Ensure strong governance and full regulatory compliance across the client portfolio. Respond to a range of queries from client companies, trustees, members, and related stakeholders (e.g., accountants, investment managers). Prepare for and present at client, trustee, and member meetings. Support scheme design and restructuring, implementing agreed changes and benefit amendments. Develop and deliver retirement planning and member engagement strategies. Lead and coordinate a cross-functional team to ensure high-quality service delivery. Skills and Qualifications Minimum 10 years+ experience in a pensions consultancy or advisory role. Demonstrated portfolio or client management experience. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload independently. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an eye for detail. Team-oriented mindset with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively. Solid understanding of pensions legislation and the regulatory environment. Professional qualifications such as QFA and/or IIPM required. Full, clean driving licence essential. Personal Attributes Committed to delivering work to the highest standard. Energetic, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach. A natural leader with the ability to inspire and support others. Capable of strategic planning, prioritisation, and effective delegation. For more information on the role please feel free to get in touch with Honor. Applications are in strict confidence. Skills Consulting, Pension, Defined Contribution Benefit, Schemes, Corporate Benefits Work From Home #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Finance (3 Days Per Week, 12-Month Contract) Location: Dublin City Centre (Hybrid, 2 days in office) This part-time opportunity offers an experienced finance professional the chance to step into a Head of Finance role (3 days per week) with a dynamic international business. Balancing strategic input with day-to-day finance leadership, you will work closely with senior management to guide the organisation through a key stage of its growth. Package includes 26 days annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays, pension contributions, private medical cover, flexible hybrid working, completion bonus. Your Role Lead and support a small finance team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Manage forecasting, modelling, and analysis to support informed decision-making. Oversee treasury, cash flow, and working capital management. Provide financial insight to senior leadership on commercial and strategic matters. Ensure compliance with VAT and tax across multiple entities. Contribute to board-level reporting and investor communications. Support ongoing finance projects, including ERP implementation. Your Skills Qualified accountant with previous experience as a Head of Finance, Finance Director, or senior finance leader. Strong skills in FP&A, forecasting, and financial modelling. Ability to work effectively in a hands‑on capacity while influencing strategy. Knowledge of VAT and tax compliance in complex structures desirable. Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, or due diligence processes advantageous. Experience in consumer, e‑commerce, or regulated sectors beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional seeking a part‑time position with a high‑growth international business. To apply, please send your CV to Aoife Davis at Abrivia. All applications will be treated with strict confidence. Skills: aca acca cima cpa #J-18808-Ljbffr
