Motor Schemes Underwriter Team Lead Team

Talent, Support, Success.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Motor Schemes Underwriting Team Lead to support the delivery of growth objectives on motor schemes business, including Taxi business, through profitable underwriting of motor risks within agreed authority levels whilst developing key partner relationships.

Job Responsibilities

Working closely with the Motor Class Lead and Technical Underwriting Operations Manager to support achievement of portfolio objectives the successful person will be results and service focused.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Execution of Motor Schemes strategy to positively impact account performance, including risk level assessment and selection.
• Delivering planned growth and profitability results through the effective underwriting of cases within own Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA).
• Managing the performance of the team to support achievement of objectives.
• Develop positive relationships with scheme partners to develop business, provide quality service and use expertise and experience to support common business objectives.
• Provide technical referral support to the team, Sales and Claims colleagues on technical queries.
• Support a high-performance culture within the team through participation in training and internal Quality Assurance activities.
• Ensuring that staff receive the appropriate training and development to optimise team performance.

• Ensuring all relevant regulatory requirements are met.

Education

Achieved a professional insurance qualification qualified to a minimum level of Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP).

Competencies

• Ambitious and energetic in their approach to their work with the ability to lead a team and motivate team in a target driven environment.
• Strong technical understanding of Motor insurance products and Underwriting disciplines.
• Highly motivated, confident decision maker with ability to lead and empower others to do the same.
• Quality focused to provide excellent service to all customers and meet deadlines as required.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under own initiative and an active desire to develop knowledge and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated record in building working relationships within team units and with other internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to clearly communicate and record rationale applied in decision making

MCC

• Problem Solving 
• Customer Focus 
• Cultivating Relationships
• Leading Self 
• Management of Information and Data Analysis

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Internal closing date for applications:  Friday 3rd July 2026.

This role will be based in our Head Office - Dublin 12. We currently operate a hybrid model of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

This role sits within the pay grade D within FBD's Underwriting Department. 

FBD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all ages, genders, ethnicities, cultures, religions, languages, sexual orientations, abilities, disabilities, and social backgrounds.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to bring their whole, authentic self to work. Our approach to inclusion is embedded in our hiring practices, pay structures, leadership development, and workplace policies. At FBD, we believe that when our people feel valued and supported, they thrive, and so does our business. We are proud to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and shared success at every stage of your career.

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FBD is an inclusive Equal Opportunity employer that considers applicants irrespective of their age, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, language, sexual orientation, ability, disability and social circumstances.