A leading insurance firm is looking for an Account Executive in Carlow to manage policy renewals and enhance client satisfaction. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in commercial insurance, excellent relationship management skills, and knowledge of the insurance market. Responsibilities include negotiating terms, addressing client inquiries, and meeting new business targets while ensuring compliance with company procedures. This role is crucial to driving business growth and maintaining strong client relationships. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Based in our Wexford or Carlow office, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy as an Account Executive for our Commercial book of business that will be an integral part of our wider Commercial team. About the role Reporting to the Team Leader and head of existing business the successful Commercial Account Executive will primarily focus on managing policy renewals, ensuring client retention and satisfaction by providing tailored insurance solutions. Additionally, they will identify and secure new business opportunities when available to expand the client base. This role requires strong relationship management, negotiation, and sales skills to optimise client portfolios and drive business growth. Key Responsibilities Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, ensuring their needs are met and fostering long-term loyalty. Oversee the renewal process for commercial insurance policies, including reviewing terms, negotiating renewals, and ensuring timely completion. Evaluate clients' risk profiles and provide expert advice on suitable insurance products and coverage options. Provide exceptional service by addressing client inquiries, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. Ensure New Business/Renewal targets are achieved. Implement Company's Compliance and office procedures including New Business Development and Renewal Procedures document. Ensure that you are up-to-date with market practice and product availability, giving feedback to Management in relation to market issues, including pricing, service levels and product development. Where required, work with other teams within the Group to facilitate training, product development and to promote operational efficiencies. Attend client visits with Management as required. Adhere to Compliance as outlined in Handbook and Procedures Manual. About You Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a commercial insurance role. Minimum APA Commercial or Grandfathered Commercial with proof of up-to-date CPD. Excellent technical product knowledge and knowledge of Commercial insurance market. Proven track record of managing a portfolio of clients, particularly handling policy renewals and addressing client inquiries. Proficient in negotiating terms and conditions to achieve favorable outcomes for both clients and the company. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention. Full clean driving licence. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading insurance intermediary in Dublin is seeking an Account Executive to support their Commercial Film & Media division. The role involves managing client relationships, delivering tailored insurance solutions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in commercial insurance, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. You will collaborate with creative industries to address their insurance needs, ensuring a high level of service. Located in Dublin, this position provides a dynamic opportunity to grow within the insurance field. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Based in any of our Dublin offices, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy as an Account Executive for our Commercial Film & Media book of business that will be an integral part of our wider Commercial team. Role Overview Reporting to the Team Leader, the Account Executive will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with clients in the film, television, media, and creative industries, supporting their insurance requirements across the full policy lifecycle. The role will involve working closely with producers, production companies, studios, and media organisations to design and deliver tailored commercial insurance solutions. The successful candidate will support new business development, manage renewals, and provide expert advice on specialist film and media insurance risks while ensuring a high level of service delivery and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop a portfolio of commercial clients within the film, television, production, and media sectors. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their business activities and risk exposures. Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure service standards and long-term relationship development. Support the identification and conversion of new opportunities within the film and media industry. Prepare and present tailored insurance proposals to prospective clients. Work collaboratively with the wider commercial team to grow the media insurance portfolio. Manage the renewal process for client accounts, ensuring competitive placement and coverage adequacy. Liaise with insurers to negotiate policy terms, premiums, and conditions. Provide advice on appropriate cover including specialist film and media policies. Assist in structuring insurance programmes relevant to film and media production. Build strong relationships with insurers underwriting film and media risks. Obtain and compare quotations and present recommendations to clients. Ensure all activities comply with Central Bank of Ireland regulatory requirements and internal compliance procedures. Maintain accurate records within the CRM/broker management system. Ensure all policy documentation and client communications are handled efficiently. Qualifications Minimum 2+ years’ experience within commercial insurance, ideally within a brokerage environment. Excellent technical product knowledge and knowledge of Commercial insurance market. Proven track record of managing a portfolio of clients, particularly handling policy renewals and addressing client inquiries. Exposure to film, media, entertainment, or creative industry risks is advantageous but not essential. Knowledge of specialist film and production insurance products would be beneficial. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple client accounts. Ability to analyse client risks and provide suitable insurance solutions. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-term client relationships. About Howden Ireland Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 600 employees across 28 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Based in our Naas/Kill office, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy as a Wholesale Financial Lines Manager, who will be responsible for growing and managing a high‑performing financial lines portfolio, with a primary focus on Professional Indemnity, alongside Cyber and related financial lines products. About the Role This role combines day‑to‑day trading and quoting, team leadership across new business and renewals, and ownership of a delegated underwriting authority (DUA) that is a core strategic growth initiative for the business. The DUA is initially focused on construction‑related Professional Indemnity risks (including Design & Construct, Architects, Engineers and Surveyors) and will expand into additional segments over time as the portfolio scales. This is a player‑manager role, suited to a commercially driven PI professional who enjoys being close to the market while building a sustainable, scalable book and team. Key Responsibilities Own and grow the Financial Lines portfolio, with primary responsibility for Professional Indemnity, supported by Cyber and complementary products. Deliver sustained new business and renewal growth, aligned to agreed monthly and annual targets. Shape and execute a clear PI growth strategy, balancing underwriting discipline, pricing, and market opportunity. Expand the portfolio into new sectors and risk types over time, in line with insurer appetite and DUA development. Lead and manage a new delegated underwriting authority, initially focused on construction‑related PI risks (D&C, Architects, Engineers, Surveyors). Act as the day‑to‑day underwriting and trading lead under the DUA, ensuring efficient, high‑quality decision‑making. Ensure the DUA operates in line with governance, authority limits, compliance requirements, and insurer expectations. Monitor performance, loss trends, pricing, and portfolio metrics, providing insight and feedback to senior management and capacity providers. Support the expansion of the DUA into additional segments as the book matures. Actively trade, quote, negotiate, and place PI and financial lines risks on a daily basis. Provide technical leadership and deal support on complex or high‑value cases. Maintain strong working relationships with insurers, MGA partners, and London Market underwriters. Ensure optimal placement strategies that balance coverage, pricing, turnaround times, and sustainability. Lead, manage, and develop a busy and growing Financial Lines team covering both new business and renewals. Set clear expectations around activity, pipeline management, service standards, and conversion performance. Embed strong trading discipline across the team, from submission quality through to bind and handover. Act as a senior referral point for technical, commercial, and underwriting queries. Build and strengthen relationships with retail broker partners, positioning Robertson Low as a trusted PI and financial lines specialist. Support broker education around PI risk, DUA capability, appetite, and coverage differentiation. Attend broker, insurer, and market meetings as required, both locally and in the London Market. Share market insight, appetite changes, and emerging trends with the wider wholesale business. Recruit, onboard, and develop team members as the portfolio grows. Conduct regular one‑to‑one, performance reviews, and coaching sessions. Support professional development, technical training, and CPD completion across the team. Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture aligned to Howden and Robertson Low values. Ensure all activity is conducted in line with regulatory, compliance, and client best‑interest requirements. Embed strong processes around documentation, referrals, authorities, and audit trails. Work closely with Compliance, Operations, and Finance to support scalable growth of the PI and DUA portfolios. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across systems, workflows, and MI. About You CIP (minimum) with progress toward MDI/ACII preferred; maintains Fit & Proper status and completes all required regulatory training. 8+ years in Professional Indemnity, either in wholesale broking, underwriting, or a hybrid trading role. Experience managing or working within delegated underwriting authorities is highly desirable. Strong exposure to construction‑related PI risks (D&C, Architects, Engineers, Surveyors). Excellent technical product knowledge, deep understanding of Irish broker & insurer landscape and awareness of market forces, M&A. Proficient with broking platforms, excellent Excel/Powerpoint and reporting skills. Experience using Acturis, Power BI for MI reporting and pipeline analytics will be an advantage. Proven capability to hire, lead, and develop a trading team; establishing cadences, KPIs, and coaching interventions that lift performance. Strong track record of pipeline management and revenue delivery. Deep understanding of London Market and capacity placement. Commercially astute, data‑driven, and execution‑focused. Credible leader who can coach performance and influence stakeholders. Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment. About Howden Ireland Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 600 employees across 28 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ. For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com) #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global insurance intermediary firm in Ireland is seeking a Wholesale Financial Lines Manager. This role involves managing and expanding a Financial Lines portfolio, primarily in Professional Indemnity, as well as leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience, strong relationships in the construction sector, and a commitment to regulatory compliance. This position promises significant growth opportunities within a respected company culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Based in our Dublin Docklands office, Finance Solutions a Howden company are delighted to have a vacancy as a Mortgage Advisor, for our Mortgage book of business that will be an integral part of our wider Finance Solutions team. About the role Reporting to the Team Leader, the successful Mortgage Advisor will be responsible for helping clients to finance the purchase of properties and switch existing mortgages. Working within a team of advisors in a fast‑paced environment, you will manage a portfolio of clients, providing advice to new clients as well as support throughout the complete mortgage completion process. Ensuring accurate entry of data at all times, you will also provide full administration support in all aspects of new business and for existing client reviews. Key Responsibilities Assess clients' financial circumstances, credit history and affordability to find them the best solution Manage related paperwork, such as keeping track of bank statements and lender applications Liaise and negotiate with banks to find the best loan for clients' situations Supporting clients in completing mortgage applications and gathering the required documents Maintain up-to-date knowledge of mortgage products, market trends and regulations. Achieve and exceed sales targets while maintaining a focus on quality service and compliance. Meeting with clients to win mortgage business and step them through the process. Provide excellent customer service and ensure a smooth mortgage journey. Deal with providers to ensure a smooth transition of the pipeline. Implement Company's Compliance and office procedures regarding any documentation. Adhere to Compliance as outlined in Handbook and Procedures Manual. About You At least 2+ years' experience in providing mortgage advice Working knowledge of the mortgage process including packaging and pipeline management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A good work ethic and a confident approach to daily duties Strong knowledge of mortgage and market leading products Target driven with an excellent track record About Howden Ireland Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 500 employees across 29 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ. For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com) #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Based in our Naas/Kill office, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy as a New Business Team Manager - Wholesale, who will be responsible for leading and scaling our Wholesale new business team within Robertson Low. This role owns the local wholesale new business engine, driving pipeline performance, conversion, broker experience, and trading effectiveness across Irish and London markets. About the Role The role will manage a high-performing team to consistently deliver monthly new business revenue targets, embed disciplined sales management, and continuously improve capacity placement and market outcomes in line with the financial year plan. This is a leadership role combining sales management, market engagement, and operational rigour, with a strong focus on repeatable performance and sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and develop a wholesale new business team to deliver agreed monthly and annual revenue targets. Own the end-to-end new business pipeline, from opportunity intake to bind and handover. Drive strong conversion performance through structured sales management and coaching. Create clarity and accountability around targets, activity, and outcomes. Establish and embed a repeatable sales operating rhythm (pipeline reviews, forecasting, conversion analysis). Ensure pipeline quality, accuracy, and visibility at all times. Manage and develop a high-quality pipeline of wholesale opportunities from our broker network; drive disciplined funnel management (prospect → quote → bind), and deliver monthly new-business revenue targets across a variety of products aligned to the annual plan. Identify blockages, leakage, and opportunities to improve velocity and hit rates. Use data and insight to inform decision-making and resource allocation. Own and continuously improve the broker experience for wholesale new business partners. Ensure clarity, consistency, and responsiveness in how the team engages with retail brokers. Act as a senior escalation point where required, ensuring positive and commercial outcomes. Strengthen Robertson Low\'s reputation as a trusted, high-performing wholesale partner. Drive continuous improvement in trading effectiveness across local and London markets. Build and maintain strong relationships with underwriters, capacity providers, and London market partners. Ensure optimal placement strategies that balance speed, coverage, pricing, and sustainability. Share market insight, appetite changes, and trading intelligence across the team and wider business. Develop technical, commercial, and behavioural capability across the team. Build a high-performance culture aligned to Howden values. Support succession planning and career development within the wholesale function. Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and trading outcomes. Work closely with Operations, Finance, and Compliance to support scalable growth. Ensure activity aligns with Howden\'s financial year plans and growth strategy. Contribute to broader wholesale strategy and leadership forums as required. About You Proven experience leading new business or trading teams. CIP (minimum) with progress toward MDI/ACII preferred; maintains Fit & Proper status and completes all required regulatory training. 8+ years in commercial/wholesale broking or commercial underwriting with demonstrable new-business leadership and conversion track record. Experience of trading in UK markets will be an advantage. Excellent technical product knowledge, deep understanding of Irish broker & insurer landscape and awareness of market forces, M&A. Proficient with broking platforms, excellent Excel/Powerpoint and reporting skills. Experience using Acturis, Power BI for MI reporting and pipeline analytics will be an advantage. Proven capability to hire, lead, and develop a trading team; establishing cadences, KPIs, and coaching interventions that lift performance. Strong track record of pipeline management and revenue delivery. Deep understanding of London Market and capacity placement. Commercially astute, data-driven, and execution-focused. Credible leader who can coach performance and influence stakeholders. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. About Howden Ireland Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 600 employees across 28 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ. For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com) #J-18808-Ljbffr
Based in our Wexford office, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy as an Account Executive on a permanent basis for our Personal lines book of business that will be an integral part of our wider Personal Lines team. About the role Reporting to the Team Leader and head of existing business, the successful Personal Lines Account Executive will primarily focus on managing policy renewals, ensuring client retention and satisfaction by providing tailored insurance solutions. Additionally, they will identify and secure new business opportunities when available to expand the client base. This role requires strong relationship management, negotiation, and sales skills to optimise client portfolios and drive business growth. Key Responsibilities Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, ensuring their needs are met and fostering long-term loyalty. Oversee the renewal process for personal lines insurance policies, including reviewing terms, negotiating renewals, and ensuring timely completion. Evaluate clients' risk profiles and provide expert advice on suitable insurance products and coverage options. Provide exceptional service by addressing client inquiries, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. Ensure New Business/Renewal targets are achieved. Implement Company's Compliance and office procedures including New Business Development and Renewal Procedures document. Ensure that you are up-to-date with market practice and product availability, giving feedback to Management in relation to market issues, including pricing, service levels and product development. Where required, work with other teams within the Group to facilitate training, product development and to promote operational efficiencies. Attend client visits with Management as required. Adhere to Compliance as outlined in Handbook and Procedures Manual. About You Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in an insurance role. Minimum APA Personal Lines or Grandfathered with proof of up-to-date CPD. Excellent technical product knowledge and knowledge of personal lines insurance market. Proven track record of managing a portfolio of clients, particularly handling policy renewals and addressing client inquiries. Proficient in negotiating terms and conditions to achieve favorable outcomes for both clients and the company. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention. About Howden Ireland Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 600 employees across 28 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ. For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com). #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global insurance intermediary is seeking a New Business Team Manager for their Kildare office. The role involves leading a high-performing team to achieve monthly revenue targets, managing a robust pipeline, and improving sales performance. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in commercial broking or underwriting, familiarity with broker platforms, and proficiency in data analysis tools like Power BI. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of the wholesale business in the Irish and London markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr
