General Manager, NSW - Insurance Broking

Kennedy Reid Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Senior leadership opportunity

Ambitious expansion plans

Job summary

Kennedy Reid Pty is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the NSW insurance broking operation from Sydney. You will drive growth, lead a team of brokers and account managers, and manage corporate client relationships to deliver strategic outcomes.

This newly created role requires strong leadership, deep industry experience in General Insurance, and a track record of expanding business across NSW, aligning with senior leadership to achieve ambitious objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in General Insurance Broking industry.
• Strong background in managing Corporate Insurance portfolios.
• Proven leadership experience guiding broking teams.
• Track record of driving significant business growth.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and market understanding.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and insurers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop NSW broking team.
• Oversee Corporate Insurance portfolios across NSW.
• Drive growth through new client acquisition and existing client development.
• Build relationships with corporate clients, insurers and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to the NSW broking team.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, client service and efficiency.
• Support development and performance of direct reports.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement growth strategies.

Skills

General Insurance Broking

Corporate Insurance management

Leadership

Business growth

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualification

Job description

General Manager, NSW - Insurance Broking

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

As the business continues to expand, this newly created position will play a key role in strengthening its NSW 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 NSW 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 NSW.
• 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 NSW 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 to join a growing and well-established national insurance brokerage in Sydney.

As the business continues to expand, this newly created position will play a key role in strengthening its NSW 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 NSW 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 NSW.
• 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 NSW 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 NSW 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.