Business Development Manager (Highly Prestigious Insurer)

This is arguably the most exciting insurance company in the market right now.

Currently enjoying 20% year on year growth, and with plans to double in size over the next 5 years, this organisation is investing heavily in the growth of its regional broker distribution arm.

As a result of its strategic expansion, this newly-created role has arisen for a Business Development Manager to manage a panel of existing broker partners in the South.

Our client operates in over 20 countries and is very much renowned as a world-leader within its chosen markets. The company arranges insurance for some of the most fascinating risks on the planet, and has a reputation for excellence, innovation and formidable customer service.

You’ll take ownership of new business Account Plans for allocated broker accounts within the region. This will involve maintaining existing broker relationships through regular development meetings in conjunction with the Head of Regional Business Development, and working alongside the UK region Underwriters to assist in delivering new business terms. Developing a clear understanding of the UK sector propositions, you’ll confidently present to allocated brokers, providing input into the regional meetings, and exploiting lucrative commercial opportunities. In addition to developing existing relationships, you’ll actively seek new broker prospects.

Your panel will include some of the best-known brokers in the market, encompassing global, provincial and regional independents and as such, you must be able to tailor your approach accordingly.

You’ll enjoy promoting market-leading specialist insurance products across a range of lines, including but not limited to, Financial Lines, Tech, Construction, Care & Charities and Life Sciences. This is a business that continues to evolve and as such, you’ll be involved with the roll-out of exciting new products and propositions.

We are flexible on location as your broker panel can be tweaked accordingly, however, you must be comfortable with some trips into London, where some regional broker clients like to meet, and also for you to attend internal meetings.

It is essential that you have commercial insurance knowledge (any product background will be considered), together with previous experience of working in a Business Development-style role within the insurance industry. We will consider experienced BDMs, as well as talented Development / New Business Underwriters.

Crucially, we are looking for a motivated, engaging and passionate Business Developer, who shares this innovative insurer’s strong vision for growth.

One of the biggest selling points of working for this company are the career-development opportunities it provides ambitious professionals. Due to its significant growth, promotions are literally taking place within this organisation on a daily basis. Many people who join this company cite, "this is the best place I have ever worked at". It is genuinely difficult to find a company that invests so heavily in its staff because they want them to benefit from, "proper careers, where every member of staff has a mentor."

You’ll be rewarded with an attractive salary (Negotiable depending on experience), plus car allowance, lucrative quarterly bonus, and a comprehensive company benefits package, which includes substantial pension contributions.

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