Introduction

At Pen, we don’t just underwrite risk, we unlock possibility. We’re a dynamic underwriting and distribution business backed by the strength of Gallagher and powered by a belief that every challenge has a solution. With entrepreneurial energy, niche expertise, and a bold growth mindset, we’re transforming what it means to be an MGA in today’s insurance landscape. Whether you’re shaping new products, solving complex problems, or collaborating across teams, your ideas and initiative will help deliver smarter solutions for our clients—and move the industry forward. Here, agility meets stability. Creativity meets execution. And your career meets real opportunity. At Pen, we champion innovation, value accountability, and thrive on building something better together. If you’re looking to join a team that’s rewriting the future of underwriting, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview

We’re looking for a Commercial Motor Underwriter to join our team and help grow our Commercial Motor Insurance portfolio in Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your technical expertise, build strong broker relationships, and contribute to our success. If you’re passionate about underwriting and want to make an impact in the insurance industry, we’d love to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact

Provide technical underwriting expertise across all Motor lines.
Handle referrals and underwriting for both new and existing business, contributing to profitable growth.
Support the Motor underwriting function, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
Support the maintenance of underwriting policies, documents, and processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
Regular interaction with Claims to ensure proactive Broker & Client meetings
Build and maintain relationships with capacity partners & key brokers, supporting new business and retention efforts
Leverage broker relationships to enhance product offerings and expand market presence.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and governance frameworks, including CBI requirements.

About You

Extensive Insurance industry experience
Knowledge & understanding of the Commercial Motor Insurance market in Ireland
A recognised insurance qualification (e.g., FCII, ACII, or CIP) or a relevant academic background.
Demonstrable underwriting experience in Commercial Motor product lines
Strong market profile among the insurance broking community
Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively
Ability to manage complex and highly confidential information
Comfortable working autonomously and across multiple tasks and reporting into different project working teams and staff members
Due diligence approach
Eligibility to work in Republic of Ireland

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Commercial Motor Underwriter

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