Carolyn Bowers Insurance Recruitment

My client is a successful and entrepreneurial insurer based out of contemporary Manchester City Centre offices. Working within a small yet highly skilled team you will report into the lead D&O Underwriter, supporting them with new business and renewals. Your role will be varied and working for a forward-thinking business you will enjoy autonomy and the opportunity to manage relationships with a dedicated panel of brokers across the Northern region. Due to the flat structure and size of the team, previous experience within D&O business is key to the role. Candidates must be self-motivated and be keen to work in an environment where decision-making and empowerment are actively encouraged. Excellent remuneration and a competitive benefits package await the successful applicant. In addition to the chance to join an agile and rapidly expanding business, my client also actively encourages and fully supports progression towards insurance qualifications.

My client is a long established and fiercely independent Manchester based insurance broker with a professional yet friendly culture. Employing circa thirty people and based in prestigious offices in the heart of the city centre they enjoy low staff turnover and provide an environment where drive, passion and client care are key values across the business. Despite their size and boasting a reputation as one of the top city brokers they remain autonomous and independent in terms of insurer relationships and trading. A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced and technically competent broker to assume this key appointment within the corporate broking team. Your responsibilities will be centred around supporting a team of Account Executives managing clients in the mid corporate arena, working across a diverse range of industries. Dealing with both new business and renewals you will be responsible for sourcing solutions for new customers whilst providing a high standard of customer service to a long standing and valuable client base. Taking referrals from less experienced members of the team and coaching and mentoring them with their development will also be an important part of your role. Applicants must come from a cross class broking background and have previous exposure to dealing with customers paying premiums in the region of £40,000 to £500,000. Essentially you with have strong technical knowledge combined with a customer centric approach, and the ability to work as part of a team to achieve key business goals. This brokerage is renowned for technical expertise and client retention in addition to heavy investment in the development of their employees. As such you will benefit from working in an organised and professional environment where advancement towards insurance qualifications is encouraged and supported. A highly competitive, negotiable basic salary also awaits the successful applicant.

I am representing a highly successful and rapidly expanding brokerage that has developed an impressive client portfolio as well as having won an industry award. Working across a diverse range of sectors they provide cover across all general commercial lines of business, in addition to offering a wide range of niche products and bespoke schemes. Joining an established broking team in a senior appointment your role will be extremely varied with a focus on leading broking to the regional insurer market whilst supporting a director with the implementation of a broking strategy. You will be responsible for dealing with risks across a broad range of sectors including, retail, leisure, hospitality, construction, transportation and manufacturing. Applicants must have previous commercial insurance experience and strong technical skills, along with a trading mentality and the ability to operate with a tactical approach to broking. Professional appearance and demeanor along with an enthusiastic and motivated attitude are essential. This is a genuine opportunity to join a growing business that can present the chance for ongoing career progression as they expand, in addition to a friendly and inclusive working environment. As the organisation expands the successful candidate will have the potential opportunity to move into a leadership role within the broking department.