Cryer Baker Recruitment Ltd.

This is a fantastic opening as a Client Management Director working with a quality commercial insurance brokerage currently enjoying a great period of growth. This is a rare opportunity to inherit a large and loyal portfolio of commercial clients. This will be a significant commercial portfolio worth circa £300k - £400k income, looking after a diverse range of clients within the Mid-Corporate arena. In addition to managing your portfolio, our client is looking for someone to lead the team of executives. They would consider someone wanting to make the next step up or someone with a proven track record in managing and monitoring a team of income producers. You will be fully supported by an excellent team of commercial brokers, account handlers, claims, and risk management professionals providing high-quality client management assistance. This is a very client-facing role and will initially involve making contact and building relationships with the existing client portfolio. Initially, there will be little or no new business requirements; the primary focus will be on retaining the existing book. Ideal applicants will be smart, professional, and have good progress towards CII qualifications. Previous client servicing experience would be advantageous. Very attractive basic salary, £70k to £80k, plus car allowance, company pension, and bonus scheme.

Reference: AB/318 Basic Salary £50K to £70K plus Car Allowance & Benefits Due to the business developing and growing at a rapid pace, there is a new and exciting opportunity to work for one of the most reputable National Brokers within the UK today as a Client Director. This is a rare opportunity to inherit a decent sized book of commercial clients (£300k to £400k+ commission income). My client would also consider someone with managerial skills which could be utilised so a hybrid role of client racing and mentoring could be an option. They have fantastic resources within and a very experienced handler/broking teams to fully support you with your client portfolio, with fee income from £2,500 to £50k+. This could be a hybrid home working role dependant on where you reside, with the requirement to be in their Leeds office on occasions for meetings and broking strategies. It is essential that you can communicate effectively at all levels and manage your own time effectively as there is a great deal of autonomy provided with this role. This role could suit someone who is looking to inherit a solid book or clients, or maybe a Development Executive that is looking to move away from new business and focus more on servicing. A very generous basic salary would be provided (£50k to £70k), car/car allowance, attractive bonus, and excellent benefits would be provided with this opportunity. For further information please contact Andy Baker on / or email

Due to the business developing and growing at a rapid pace, there 2 new and exciting opportunities to work for one of the most reputable National Brokers within the UK today as a Client Director. Manager. This is a rare opportunity to inherit a decent sized book of commercial clients (£300k to £400k+ commission income). My client would also consider someone with managerial skills which could be utilised so a hybrid role of client racing and mentoring could be an option. They have fantastic resources within and a very experienced handler/broking teams to fully support you with your client portfolio, with fee income from £2,500 to £50k+. This could be a hybrid home working role dependant on where you reside, with the requirement to be in their Leeds office on occasions for meetings and broking strategies. It is essential that you can communicate effectively at all levels and manage your own time effectively as there is a great deal of autonomy provided with this role. This role could suit someone who is looking to inherit a solid book or clients, or maybe a Development Executive that is looking to move away from new business and focus more on servicing. A very generous basic salary would be provided (£50k to £80k), car, attractive bonus, and excellent benefits would be provided with this opportunity.

X5 Underwriting Positions - Mid-Market Trading or Senior - P&C - Motor Trade - Motor Fleet - Birmingham Reference: AB/499 Dependent Of Experience - £35K to £65K Plus Excellent Benefits They offer a wide range of general insurance products where these roles will focus around Mid Corp arena, providing excellent customer service to its portfolio of intermediaries within the UK. The Birmingham branch has seen significant growth and due to this it is seeking to bolster its operation with a number of new hires! There are looking for either a Property & Casualty Trading Underwriters (Or Motor Fleet or Motor Trade) who are seeking to progress their career forward and to join their team. Hybrid working is supported too. They will also consider people looking for Senior Underwriter position and this come with enhanced remuneration and benefits. Your role will include dealing end to end with brokers and customers whilst collaborating with the team to support both the lead trading underwriter and underwriting leader in delivering financials. This will include writing new business and also looking after a renewal's portfolio. You will also be expected to embrace and understand strategy to be an active mobile underwriter, being visible in the broker markets, working professionally and effectively wherever you are located. There will also be opportunities to work towards underwriting licence levels as appropriate to your job grade. Skills and experience they are looking for: Experience within Property & Liability underwriting is essential, or Motor Fleet or Motor Trade Excellent communication, listening, time management and negotiating skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a large complex organisation. To take underwriting referrals and mentor/coach less experienced colleagues ACII qualifications. Good knowledge of the FCA rules and other relevant regulation and legislation Ability to analyse risks, communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customers. This opportunity could also suit someone wishing to make the next step up who is currently underwriting P&C business. With this role the benefits are as following:- Competitive Salary dependent on experience from £35K to £66K Generous pension scheme - company contribute up to 14% 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Up to £1,200 free share annually For further information please contact Andy Baker on / or email

Business Development Manager - East Anglia - (Remote Working) Reference: AB/480 Basic Salary £60K to £80K Plus Excellent Benefits If you are an experienced business development manager who is looking for a new exciting career opportunity with an exceptional MGA then this could be an ideal career move. You will need to be residing in and around East Anglia, where this is a part home based, part office based role, with their Head Office being based in London, where you will not be micromanaged and a great deal of autonomy would be provided. In additional you will be provided with additional support from senior management and a strong team of underwriters to ensure you can maximise every possible opportunity to being successful in performing this role to its full potential. Due to the company going through a significant growth and development programme this is an ideal time to be joining the business where you'll work the broker markets in and around East England. This will include inheriting an existing portfolio of insurance intermediaries focusing on retention and there is also a significant emphasis on developing new business through the current panel of key brokers. New broker partners, and ones that are maybe underperforming who might need a bit of TLC. This BDM opportunity which requires someone to be sales focused and it would be advantageous if the successful person coming into the business also has existing broker relationships within the geographical area which are transferrable although not essential. To apply for this role you will need to have previous commercial insurance experience from either an insurer or broking background, or both, and are comfortable being in a sales environment working to sales targets set by management. Within the role you will be required to:- Responsible for New Business lead generation, quotes, conversions across all products, in line with strategic Targets. Delivering growth and retention in line with strategic Targets Accountable for proactive management of the renewal books & cases, working in advance and agreeing the approach. Developing and maintaining an excellent understanding of the key customers/target audience to ensure that their needs are being met and that their business is retained. Liaising with relevant internal departments to ensure that customer needs are met and that customer requirements are fully communicated throughout the business Collating and analysing business data to ensure a full understanding of each customer and overall panel Responsible for the quality of visits, regularity, planning and reporting Build strong internal & External relationship Attractive basic salary £60k to £80K, generous achievable bonus incentive, PMI, and other excellent staff benefits come as standard should you be successfully appointed. For further information please contact Andy Baker on / or email

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an incredibly well respected independent insurance brokerage working from their West Yorkshire based office. Our client has a very low staff turnover, an enviably high level of client retention and continues to post impressive growth results year on year. They are well known for their commitment to providing an excellent working environment, which is professional and enjoyable, flexible and with hybrid working and they provide a generous and comprehensive benefits package. This is a brand new role which sits within "Group" and a will be a key part of their compliance team. Key responsibilities include providing day to day support to the head of compliance by contributing to the agreed strategy, 2nd line monitoring, undertaking and delivering compliance reviews, working with MI, assisting with training, GDPR, assisting with day to day compliance queries and developing collaborative relationships etc. Although based from HQ in West Yorkshire, there may be occasions where you will be required to travel to other offices. Ideal applicants will have some compliance background or knowledge, previous use of the Acturis system, understanding of the broking process, high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. Our client also has succession planning in mind, so this would be an excellent time to join the business with a high chance of progressing into a more senior position over the next few years. For further details, please contact Tim Cryer on or email your CV to

X 2 Development-Client Directors - New Regional Office - South Yorkshire Reference: AB/495 Very Attractive Base Salary Plus Benefits - OTE Potentially Six Figures Our client is a leading Global brokerage who is looking to open a new regional office location within South Yorkshire. They are seeking 2 client facing executives where you will be proactive in your approach in developing new business opportunities, and with view to building an established team over time. You would be dealing with a diverse range of commercial insurance trades sectors, with premium spends from SME to corporate. It is essential that you are technically strong on commercial insurance risks, have the ability to negotiate, and being able to communicate effectively both internally/externally and at all levels. You would be responsible for your own portfolio of clients, (Dealing with New & Existing Business) having regular contact/dialogue with the senior management/director teams. They also have a great sales support division that would generate warm new business leads to follow up on. This opportunity could also suit someone who is looking to make the next step up within their career, and where there is massive scope for progression within. The company have a very low turnover of staff, and it is genuinely and nice business to work for. Attractive basic salary with the possibility to earn a 6-figure sum. For further information and confidential discussion please contact Andy Baker on / or email

Reference: TCN000333 We are currently working closely with a highly regarded commercial insurance brokerage with numerous branches in the West Yorkshire area. They currently have 2 job openings available within their corporate teams, dealing with some of their larger and more technically challenging clients. This business in committed to work / life balance and as such is able to offer flexible, hybrid and potentially part-time hours, depending on your personal requirements. The MD is very family oriented and keen to ensure that his staff are afforded the correct level of flexibility. In this role, you will be joining an existing team, working closely with the Account Executives and Account Directors dealing with larger cases, mainly existing clients, making amendments to existing policies and marketing and negotiating renewals. There will also be the need for you to compile new business submissions and work closely with the AE's on new prospects. Ideal applicants will have at least 3 years commercial insurance broking / account handling experience, with previous exposure to mid-market or larger cases; progress towards CII qualifications would be beneficial and will be fully supported and previous use of Acturis system is desirable although not essential (system training can be provided). This role comes with an excellent basic salary, full benefits package, plenty of parking and lots of flexibility. There are a few retirements imminent, so succession planning and longer term career progression is potentially very good. For further details please contact Tim Cryer on or email

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected and fiercely independent insurance brokerage, long established, with a low staff turnover and very high client retention. This is a senior corporate broking role, dealing with a variety of commercial and corporate cases, some very prestigious clients including financial lines risks. Ideally you will have a good all round knowledge of most classes of commercial insurance including financial lines and with great attention to detail including the ability to analyse contracts. You will be dealing with new and existing clients, working closely in a team supporting the account directors with many longstanding and loyal clients, dealing with new business presentations, policy checking, marketing risks and renewals etc.; you will have regular contact with clients and insurers. Previous use of Acturis would be beneficial. This is an excellent working environment, an appealing office location with plenty of parking, although currently working on a very flexible basis due to Covid. This roles comes with an excellent basic salary and full and comprehensive benefits + full support towards CII studies. For further details please call to speak to a consultant or you can email your CV to

Group Claims Manager - Professional Indemnity Reference: TCN00033 Our client is a successful growing insurance business. The Group is expanding rapidly both through acquisitions and by employing outstanding individuals with a wealth of knowledge and experience across the insurance market. The need has arisen to appoint a Group PI Claims Manager to manage notifications and claims arising from a major professional indemnity programme. Key responsibilities include: • Pro-active management of the notification & claims portfolio • Pro-active management of individual claims to reach a positive outcome • Application of excellent technical knowledge including applicable case law • Collaborate internally and develop close working relationships with relevant stakeholders • Engage and build relationships with their E&O broker partner and Insurer • Ability to prepare and present claims data, for example claims experiences, MI playback and trends • Monthly preparation, presentation and delivery of Claims Report • Quarterly preparation, presentation and delivery of Audit, Risk and Compliance report • To work as a team and fully participate in individual and shared project work • To advocate and promote continuous claims management improvements Experience Required: • Strong technical claims handling and negotiation skills • Previous professional indemnity claims experience essential • Highly developed commercial and analytical skills • Strong influencing skills and able to demonstrate forward thinking • Effective organisational and prioritisation skills • Legal background desirable but not essential • Attained or working towards gaining their ACII qualifications In return you receive an excellent level of remuneration including a comprehensive benefits package and genuine long-term career progression with a company that's really going places. For further information please call to speak to a consultant or email your CV to

This is an excellent opportunity to build a career with a major international insurance brokerage with big plans to grow the business, and in doing so, will be creating multiple opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to develop their career within the commercial insurance sector. This role would ideally suit individuals who have previous broker experience or underwriting within the commercial sector. It's a very exciting time to be joining this newly created team based within the City of Leeds, and with anyone coming in to the business from the outset, you would have the ability to be an integral key member of team in making this a success which you'll be recognised and rewarded in return. This role would be dealing with clients on a daily basis with premium spends in the region up to £5k to £20k GWP, providing quotations, assisting them in making amendments and adjustments to existing covers. You will also be involved in the renewal process. There will be a lot of client and insurer dialogue, so confident communication skills are essential for this role, as well as good attention to detail, a professional manner and strong IT skills. You will have the opportunity to study towards the CII qualifications or continue if you have already started, which will be fully funded by the company, and also an excellent basic salary up to £27,500 and a comprehensive benefits package which includes a generous pension and holiday entitlement. There will also be the opportunity to earn commission. For further information please contact Andy Baker on / or email

Corporate New Business Broker - Leeds (Hybrid Working) We are currently working with a very reputable insurance brokers who currently have a number of regional offices across the North of England. This particular role would be based out of the Leeds office, and they would support some home working if desired. The Role: - This is a Corporate New Business Broking role where you would be dealing with a diverse range of trades and sectors and looking after their largest new business accounts. It is essential that you are technically strong, and it would be advantageous if you have some key insurer contacts within the local insurance markets. This is a growing business and there is therefore massive scope to develop further within the business. Your responsibilities will include - Negotiating new business risks in line with pre-agreed strategies Attending clients visits alongside the executive team as and when required Developing and maintaining good working relationships with both team Executives, fellow Brokers and the insurance market Be proactive in your approach and a desire to win new business opportunities and think outside the box Working to company compliance procedures and within current operating guidelines and systems Maintaining detailed knowledge of new and existing products and sector conditions As standard, this opportunity comes with an attractive basic salary up to £50K (Possibly more) and excellent staff benefits in addition. For further information and confidential discussion please contact Andy Baker on / or email

Corporate / Commercial Broker - Wakefield Our client is a highly respected independent insurance brokerage with branches throughout the UK. They have recently undergone a rebranding exercise and are now keen to push on with growing the business in the Yorkshire area. Due to these exciting growth plans, a new role has been created for a Corporate Broker / Account Handler to join the team in Wakefield. This role will involve dealing with a variety of commercial and corporate clients, some independently, some larger cases in conjunction with the Account Directors and you will be providing support to the Development Executives in broking new cases, negotiating with insurers etc. Ideal applicants will have a good all round knowledge of most commercial insurance classes, be an effective communicator, a team player and with great attention to detail. At least 3 years previous commercial insurance experience would be preferred. Our client is in the process of moving onto Acturis, so previous use of the Acturis system would be beneficial. CII studies will be fully supported. You will be provided with an excellent salary and a full and comprehensive benefits package. Our client is keen to promote flexible working and therefore is more than comfortable supporting a nice balance of home and office working. For further details you can contact Tim Cryer on or forward your CV to

This is a fantastic opportunity, which will appeal to those of you looking for flexible, hybrid working. Currently you will only need to be in the office 2 days per week and our client is happy to accommodate flexible working so that you can work around family commitments / school runs etc. This role is accessable to individuals located a little further afield who are happy to commute to Wakefield twice a week. This is a very well regarded commercial insurance brokerage who provide a comprehensive benefits package, includes a great pension contribution. They operate a very professional and enjoyable working environment (free of egos and micromanagement). In this role, there will be a mix of handling your own clients, mainly mid-market to corporate as well as assisting the Account Executives and the Branch Director on the larger, more technically complex cases. You will be involved in the full broking / re-broking process incudes compiling submissions on new cases, making amendments to existing client policies, marketing and negotiating renewals etc. There will be lots of client and insurer contact, and this business prides itself on the high level of service provided. Although predominately a desk based role, there may be a requirement to attend client meetings from time to time. Our client is able to provide long-term career progression, whether into a more senior broking, management or Account Executive position in the future. Ideal applicants will have at least 3 years commercial insurance experience; previous use of Acturis system would be beneficial. You will be a strong communicator, able to work effectively as part of a team and work well independently. CII studies will be fully supported. For further information, please contact Tim Cryer on or email

Our client is a quality independent broker based in Leeds City Centre. They have a tremendous senior management team, highly respected, and operate an "ego free zone". The business is making fantastic progress and continues to grow despite the challenging Covid environment. Currently working with lots of flexibility, mainly from home although the office remains open and is conveniently located in Leeds City Centre. The need has arisen to appoint an additional "broking team leader" to run a small team of commercial account handlers with a focus on general commercial risks, supporting a number of key account executives. You will oversee the day to day running of the team, acting as a technical referral point and coordinating activity in line with performance goals. You will manage your own book of clients and lead by example, providing support to resolve issues and escalate where appropriate. You will be involved in meetings with the senior management team providing reports on the team's activity and progress and will be expected to make positive suggestions regarding staff training and the hiring process. Ideal applicants could be either of the following; an experienced commercial broker / handler wanting to move up to a more management oriented role, with a good all round commercial insurance knowledge, a strong communicator and ideally making progress towards CII qualifications or a team leader currently in a similar role but looking for a change of environment. You will be provided with an excellent basic salary, full and comprehensive benefits package and a really good quality working environment with genuine long-term career progression. For further information you can call to speak to a consultant or email your CV to

Reference: AB/336 Base Salary £45K to £60K Plus Bonus, PMI, Pension This new opportunity is working for a very proud independent insurance brokerage based in their new Birmingham city centre office. You would be dealing with a diverse range of commercial insurance trades sectors, with premium spends £25K upwards, and therefore looking after Corporate risks.You would also be allocated the largest accounts within branch. With the role being a "Senior" position within the broking team, then it is essential that you are technically strong, take referrals from less experienced team members, have the ability to negotiate, and being able to communicate effectively both internally/externally and at all levels. You would be responsible for your own portfolio of clients, (Dealing with New & Existing Business) having regular contact/dialogue with the Account Executives/Client Directors, negotiating broking strategies and obtaining the best possible terms from the marketplace. There will also be external visits as and when required, so that you can build a solid and long-lasting relationship with clients you are responsible for. This opportunity could also suit someone who is looking to make the next step up within their career. The company have a very low turnover of staff and it is a very pleasant and happy working environment. It is also an ideal time to be joining the business where the successful candidate can make a real impact within the team and progress their career in a forward direction. Attractive basic salary £45K to £60K, excellent bonus, PMI, pension. For further information and confidential discussion please contact Andy Baker on / or email

Business Development Support Executive - Scotland (Hybrid Working) Do you currently work in the insurance industry within a broking or insurer environment, and are look for a role that can offer excellent career progression/development? If so, we have the perfect role with an exceptional MGA. This is a home-based role (Based in and around Scotland) with their Head Office located in London where you will not be micromanaged, and a great deal of autonomy would be provided. In additional you will be provided with additional support from senior management and a strong team of underwriters to ensure you can maximise every possible opportunity to being successful in performing this role to its full potential. Although initially this will be home based, there would also be regular face to face meetings with your colleagues in the geographical area. Due to the company going through a significant growth and development programme this is an ideal time to be joining the business. JOB PURPOSE: Support the business development function by liaising with Head of Trading and Business Development Managers to ensure effective broker relationship management, sales pipeline delivery and implementation of new and existing broker deals. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate sales and marketing activity being rolled out across the business. Coordinate broker meetings, act as contact point and prepare meeting packs as required. Follow up new and existing deal implementation, coordinating the wider trading team to ensure actions and activity are delivered in a timely fashion. Communicate on a regular basis across the business all business development activity. Support and own new Business Development Customer Relationship Management systems (Broker Profiles, sharing of meeting notes, coordination of joint activity etc.). Encourage and manage broker involvement at in-house workshops. Attending regular sales meetings - usually at Head Office. Supporting the Business Development Manager on a daily basis. Develop own capability in business development, relationship management and broker performance management through developing a small panel of existing non key broker relationships via telephone account management. This role is quite unique, as it has the potential within 1 to 2 years for the individual to develop skills to be capable of promotion into a regional Business Development Manager role. Basic salary is between £25K to £33K, generous bonus incentive, PMI, generous Pension, and excellent staff benefits come as standard should you be successfully appointed. For further information please contact Andy Baker on / or email

Reference: TCN000196 Highly Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits This is a fantastic opportunity to join on of the UK's most highly regarded independent insurance brokerages. They consistently maintain an enviable level of client retention and a very low staff turnover. As a business, they are very much focused on providing their clients with an exceptional level of service and are committed to being a generous, supportive and career oriented business. This brand new role has been created purely due to the growth of the business and provides an opportunity to inherit a loyal client portfolio, made of up of an interesting mix of commercial clients of varying size and technical complexity. This client portfolio is being transferred across from an existing member of the team, therefore, will not be under attack at any point, quite the contrary, the previous account manager will be available assist if needed. Ideal applicants will have a proven track record in effectively managing a commercial client portfolio, able to achieve a high level of retention. You will be smart, professional and team oriented with a good all round knowledge of most classes of commercial insurance; ACII or progress towards would be beneficial, although not essential. CII studies will be fully supported. This role comes with an excellent basic salary (our client has recently increased salaries throughout the business to reflect the increased cost of living), a car allowance and a very generous benefits package which includes significantly above average pension contribution and holiday allowance. The City office is fully open and functioning, however, the business is keen to promote a positive work / life balance and is therefore more than comfortable with a mix of home and office working if preferred. For further details you can contact Tim Cryer on for a confidential conversation or email a copy of your CV to .

This is a fantastic opportunity which could be suited to either an experienced "claims manager" or a "senior claims handler" looking to move into a management position. In this role you will lead a team of claims handlers based over 3 sites (all Yorkshire based). Having worked with this business for many years, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive; the MD is well known for creating a flexible and enjoyable working environment with a strong commitment to work life balance. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality claims service to a wide range of clients from general commercial to specialist commercial schemes and private clients and HNW. As claims manager, you will take a lead on larger complex clients, whilst acting as technical referral point to the team. Ideal applicants will have proven claims handling experience, with a commitment to providing an exceptional level of customer service. Previous management experience would be preferred but is not a prerequisite. Our client is happy to provide an opportunity for an experienced claims handler to step up. This role comes with an excellent basic salary (dependent on experience) + a full and comprehensive benefits package which includes 27 days holiday, bonus, pension etc. For further information please contact Tim Cryer on or email

Senior Corporate Broker - Birmingham (Hybrid Working) This new opportunity is working for a very proud independent insurance brokerage based in their new Birmingham city centre office. You would be dealing with a diverse range of commercial insurance trades sectors, with premium spends £25K upwards, and therefore looking after Corporate risks.You would also be allocated the largest accounts within branch. With the role being a "Senior" position within the broking team, then it is essential that you are technically strong, take referrals from less experienced team members, have the ability to negotiate, and being able to communicate effectively both internally/externally and at all levels. You would be responsible for your own portfolio of clients, (Dealing with New & Existing Business) having regular contact/dialogue with the Account Executives/Client Directors, negotiating broking strategies and obtaining the best possible terms from the marketplace. There will also be external visits as and when required, so that you can build a solid and long-lasting relationship with clients you are responsible for. This opportunity could also suit someone who is looking to make the next step up within their career. The company have a very low turnover of staff and it is a very pleasant and happy working environment. It is also an ideal time to be joining the business where the successful candidate can make a real impact within the team and progress their career in a forward direction. Attractive basic salary £35K to £55K, excellent bonus, PMI, pension. For further information and confidential discussion please contact Andy Baker on / or email