Head of Broking
hace 5 días
Harrow
Head of Broking Up to £80,000 Basic + 15% Annual Bonus + 33% Profit Share | Hybrid Working Our client is a growing independent commercial insurance broker with ambitious plans for the future. We are looking for an experienced, commercially driven insurance professional to join the business as Head of Broking & Client Growth. This is a rare opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional broking or management position. You’ll combine technical broking, client development, leadership and business growth, working closely with the Managing Director and having a genuine influence on the future direction of the business. What’s in it for you? • Up to £80,000 basic salary, • 15% annual performance bonus, • 33% profit share on income generated above a £150,000 target, • Pension, • Professional qualification support, • Hybrid working, • Clear progression into Senior Leadership, • Significant autonomy and visibility within a growing independent broker The Opportunity As Head of Broking & Client Growth, you’ll take a leading role across the broking function while continuing to develop and manage your own commercial client portfolio. You’ll be responsible for: • Leading, mentoring and developing the broking team, • Managing and growing a portfolio of SME and Mid-Market commercial clients, • Driving new business and supporting client retention, • Building strong, long-term relationships with insurers, • Providing technical oversight on complex commercial placements, • Identifying and developing new growth opportunities, • Working closely with the Managing Director on strategic initiatives, • Contributing to the wider direction and growth of the business This is a hands-on leadership role. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being close to clients, the insurer market and the day-to-day realities of commercial broking — not someone looking for a purely operational management position. Who are we looking for? You’ll need a strong commercial insurance background, with experience working across SME and Mid-Market clients, alongside a proven ability to develop and retain relationships. We’re looking for someone with: • Strong commercial insurance broking experience, • A proven track record in client development and retention, • Good insurer market knowledge and established market relationships, • Experience mentoring, leading or managing colleagues, • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills, • A sound understanding of FCA regulatory requirements Desirable: • Cert CII or Dip CII qualification, • Experience using Acturis, • Exposure to Property, Commercial Combined, Liability and Fleet, • Existing client, introducer or insurer relationships You’ll have the opportunity to shape the strategy of a growing independent business, work directly with the Managing Director, build your own portfolio and have a direct financial stake in the success you create. For the right person, this role can be a genuine stepping stone into broader senior leadership, with the autonomy, influence and earning potential that comes with it. Elite Staffing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency on this vacancy