Business Development Manager – General Insurance

Whizz HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

WhizzHR in Dubai seeks a Business Development Manager – General Insurance to drive new business and expand the company’s portfolio across the UAE.

You will build relationships with corporate and SME clients, identify needs, and deliver tailored general insurance solutions while achieving revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in insurance sales/business development.
• Strong UAE market knowledge and an existing corporate/SME network is advantageous.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through networking, cold calling, referrals, and market research.
• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate and SME clients.
• Identify client insurance requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Handle enquiries, quotations, negotiations, renewals, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with insurers to obtain competitive terms and premiums.
• Drive sales across Property, Liability, Engineering, Marine, Motor Fleet, SME, and other general insurance products.
• Achieve monthly and annual business development and revenue targets.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurate CRM records.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients, insurers, and business partners.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing client portfolio.
• Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and insurance products. Collaborate with underwriting and operations teams to ensure smooth policy issuance and servicing.

Skills

Business Development

General Insurance

Corporate Sales

Client Acquisition

Insurance Brokerage

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Renewals

Cross-Selling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Business Development Manager – General Insurance

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site

Industry: Insurance Brokerage

About the Role

WhizzHR is hiring a Business Development Manager – General Insurance to drive new business, develop client relationships, and expand the company’s general insurance portfolio across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through networking, cold calling, referrals, and market research.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate and SME clients.
• Identify client insurance requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Handle enquiries, quotations, negotiations, renewals, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with insurers to obtain competitive terms and premiums.
• Drive sales across Property, Liability, Engineering, Marine, Motor Fleet, SME, and other general insurance products.
• Achieve monthly and annual business development and revenue targets.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurate CRM records.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients, insurers, and business partners.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within the existing client portfolio.
• Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and insurance products.Collaborate with underwriting and operations teams to ensure smooth policy issuance and servicing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in insurance sales/business development, preferably in general insurance brokerage.
• Strong UAE market knowledge and an existing corporate/SME network will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of general insurance products and brokerage processes.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and commercially driven.

Key Skills

Business Development | General Insurance | Corporate Sales | Client Acquisition | Insurance Brokerage | Relationship Management | Negotiation | Lead Generation | Renewals | Cross-Selling