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You'll work directly with insurer partners, manage your own portfolio of clients, build market relationships, and play a genuine role in shaping the future of a growing broker business.\nWhether you're already working in insurance broking, commercial insurance, or even another brokerage environment such as mortgages, this is an opportunity to broaden your expertise, develop your market knowledge, and become part of a team with exciting growth ambitions.\nWhy Join Us?\nUnlike larger established brokerages, you'll be joining a small, entrepreneurial team where your ideas matter.\nYou'll have the opportunity to:\nManage clients throughout the entire policy lifecycle\nBuild relationships with leading insurer partners\nAttend industry networking events and conferences\nInfluence processes and contribute new ideas\nDevelop specialist commercial broking expertise\nWork closely with an experienced broker leadership team\nEarn additional monthly bonus on top of your salary\nThis is an ideal role for someone who wants real ownership, visibility, and the chance to grow alongside a developing business function.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nAs an Insurance Broker, you'll be responsible for generating, placing, and managing insurance business across a range of specialist and high-risk sectors.\nKey responsibilities include:\nConverting new business opportunities into sales\nObtaining quotations from insurer panels and open-market providers\nNegotiating premiums and cover terms with insurers\nManaging policies from inception through to renewal\nHandling mid-term adjustments and customer enquiries\nBuilding strong relationships with clients and insurer partners\nFollowing up outstanding renewals and referrals\nSupporting business growth through proactive account management\nContributing ideas to improve team performance and processes\nAreas of Business:\nYou will work with a variety of commercial clients, including:\nRoofing Contractors\nScaffolding Contractors\nHigh-Risk Trades\nLarger Plumbing Businesses\nElectricians Working at Height\nOther specialist commercial risks\nWhat We're Looking For:\nWe're keen to speak with candidates who can bring both commercial awareness and relationship-building expertise.\nEssential:\nInsurance broking experience or transferable brokerage experience\nStrong sales and negotiation skills\nExcellent communication and relationship management abilities\nAbility to manage multiple cases and priorities\nStrong organisational skills and attention to detail\nCustomer-focused approach with a commercial mindset\nParticularly Interesting Backgrounds:\nCommercial Insurance\nInsurance Broking\nMortgage Broking\nAccount Handling\nRenewals\nOpen Market Placement\nInsurer Panel Management\nThe Type of Person Who Will Thrive Here:\nYou'll enjoy this role if you are:\nConfident sharing ideas and challenging the status quo\nEager to build market and insurer relationships\nPassionate about developing a career in broking\nCollaborative and team-oriented\nMotivated by growth and continuous improvement\nKeen to be part of a business that's still evolving and developing\nWhat You'll Receive:\nReward & Benefits\n£30,000 basic salary\nAchievable monthly bonus\n25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays\nBuy and sell holiday scheme\nPrivate medical cover\nDental cover\nLife assurance\nIncome protection\nTravel insurance\nExcellent pension scheme\nOngoing learning and career development opportunities\nJoin a Team That's Going Places:\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to step into a growing broker operation where you'll gain exposure to insurer negotiations, specialist commercial risks, networking opportunities, and genuine career progression. 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