General Manager - Insurance Broking Victoria

Kennedy Reid Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Reid Pty in Melbourne is seeking an experienced General Manager – Insurance Broking to lead the Victorian operation within a growing national insurance brokerage. This newly created role focuses on strategic leadership, commercial growth and managing a team of insurance professionals.

You will drive growth, lead corporate client relationships and work with senior leadership to ensure ongoing success across Victoria.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the General Insurance Broking industry.
• Strong background managing Corporate Insurance clients and complex commercial portfolios.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and developing broking teams.
• Proven track record of driving significant business growth.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of the Australian insurance market.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders, insurers and corporate clients.
• Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of experienced Insurance Brokers and Account Managers.
• Oversee the management and development of Corporate Insurance portfolios across Victoria.
• Drive business growth through new client acquisition, existing client development and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key corporate clients, insurers and industry stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and direction to the broader Victorian broking team.
• Identify opportunities to improve business performance, client service and operational efficiency.
• Support the professional development and performance of direct reports.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to implement business strategies and achieve growth objectives.

Education

Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualification

Job description

General Manager - Insurance Broking Victoria

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Manager – Insurance Broking to join a growing and well-established national insurance brokerage in Melbourne.

As the business continues to expand, this newly created position will play a key role in strengthening its Victorian operations, driving business growth and leading a team of experienced insurance professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established broking leader looking to take the next step in their career, combining strategic leadership, commercial growth and corporate client relationship management.

The Role

As General Manager, you will take responsibility for leading and developing the Victorian broking operation, with a particular focus on Corporate Insurance clients.
You will work closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, strengthen client relationships and ensure the continued success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of experienced Insurance Brokers and Account Managers.
• Oversee the management and development of Corporate Insurance portfolios across Victoria.
• Drive business growth through new client acquisition, existing client development and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key corporate clients, insurers and industry stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and direction to the broader Victorian broking team.
• Identify opportunities to improve business performance, client service and operational efficiency.
• Support the professional development and performance of direct reports.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to implement business strategies and achieve growth objectives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Manager – Insurance Broking to join a growing and well-established national insurance brokerage in Melbourne.

As the business continues to expand, this newly created position will play a key role in strengthening its Victorian operations, driving business growth and leading a team of experienced insurance professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established broking leader looking to take the next step in their career, combining strategic leadership, commercial growth and corporate client relationship management.

The Role

As General Manager, you will take responsibility for leading and developing the Victorian broking operation, with a particular focus on Corporate Insurance clients.
You will work closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, strengthen client relationships and ensure the continued success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of experienced Insurance Brokers and Account Managers.
• Oversee the management and development of Corporate Insurance portfolios across Victoria.
• Drive business growth through new client acquisition, existing client development and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key corporate clients, insurers and industry stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and direction to the broader Victorian broking team.
• Identify opportunities to improve business performance, client service and operational efficiency.
• Support the professional development and performance of direct reports.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to implement business strategies and achieve growth objectives.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Insurance Broking professional with a proven ability to lead teams, manage corporate client relationships and deliver business growth.

To be successful, you will have:

• Extensive experience within the General Insurance Broking industry.
• Strong background managing Corporate Insurance clients and complex commercial portfolios.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and developing broking teams.
• Proven track record of driving significant business growth.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of the Australian insurance market.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders, insurers and corporate clients.
• Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualification.

This opportunity may suit an experienced General Manager, State Manager, Broking Director or senior Corporate Broking leader looking to take on greater responsibility within a growing business.

What's on Offer

• Attractive salary package.
• Newly created senior leadership position.
• Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the Victorian business.
• Lead an established team of experienced broking professionals.
• Join a growing national insurance brokerage with ambitious expansion plans.
• Work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in the company's continued success.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.