Executive search for insurers in Ireland
Nexus Search works with Irish insurers on their PCF, leadership and board appointments, from start-ups building a team for authorisation to established carriers replacing a key holder.
Appointments
The most common PCF appointments in paymentsinsurace are:
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CEO
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CRO
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Head of Compliance
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CFO
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Head of Underwriting
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Head of Actuarial Function
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Head of Claims
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Head of Operations
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INEDs and Chairs
Nexus Search also works on other PCF and senior leadership hires across operations, finance, technology and commercial teams.
What's different about insurance hiring
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Accountability: SEAR has applied to executive PCF holders in credit institutions, certain insurance undertakings and certain investment firms since 1 July 2024. Since 1 July 2025, it also covers NEDs, INEDs and chairpersons. People offered these seats think hard about what they're signing up to.
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Notice periods: six months is standard in insurance, and rarely negotiable. Plan for it from the start.
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A small pool: experienced insurance PCFs in Ireland know each other. Discretion matters.
Selected appointment
The full senior team for an insurance start-up through to authorisation: CEO, CRO, CCO, Head of Operations and Head of Underwriting. Case Study