Darren Smith

Darren Smith possesses extensive experience in the insurance sector, currently serving as the Head of Personal Motor Ireland (ad interim) at Zurich Insurance since August 2019, focusing on underwriting strategy and business performance. Previously, Darren held roles such as Head of Business Motor at Insurtech Network Centre Institute of Technology Carlow, where collaboration with insurers and the development of an Insurtech Accelerator were key contributions. With a robust background at Wrightway Underwriting Ltd, Darren specialized in commercial underwriting and business development for various insurance products. Educationally, Darren holds multiple qualifications including a Post Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise Development from Trinity College Dublin and a Post Graduate Certificate in Risk Management from Glasgow Caledonian University, complemented by a Bachelor in Business Studies from the Institute of Technology, Carlow.