Account Handler – Specialist Risks (Life Sciences Training Provided)

Ips Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ips Group in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is offering a rare opportunity to join a highly respected specialist insurance brokerage and develop expertise in Life Sciences insurance. Training is a key focus, and no prior Life Sciences experience is required—just the right attitude and a desire to learn in a specialist field.

You’ll work with experienced specialists, handling professional indemnity, product liability, and broader commercial cover for clients in healthcare, biotech,

Job description

A genuinely rare opportunity to join a highly respected specialist insurance brokerage and develop expertise in one of the most interesting and evolving areas of the market.

What’s particularly appealing about this opportunity is the level of training and development on offer. Life Sciences experience is not required. The business is far more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, strong relationship-building skills and a genuine desire to learn and develop within a specialist area of insurance.

This could suit an insurance professional from a variety of backgrounds, whether you’ve built your career within personal lines, private clients, commercial insurance or another client-facing insurance role. If you’re looking for greater variety, specialist expertise and genuine long-term career prospects, we’d be keen to hear from you. This opportunity is focused on potential rather than previous Life Sciences experience, making it an excellent move for somebody looking to develop a specialist career within insurance.

Based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, this position offers the chance to build a career within Life Sciences insurance, working with organisations at the forefront of healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and clinical research.

You’ll work alongside experienced specialists, supporting clients with a wide range of insurance requirements including Professional Indemnity, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Clinical Trials, Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and broader commercial insurance programmes.

The role will involve managing client relationships, handling renewals, supporting new business enquiries, negotiating with insurers and becoming a trusted adviser to clients operating within the Life Sciences sector. You’ll gain exposure to complex and often unique risks, making this an excellent opportunity for somebody who enjoys learning and wants to develop beyond a traditional insurance handling role.

This is a fully office-based position in Birmingham. While many businesses have moved to hybrid working, this brokerage has maintained a collaborative office environment because it believes it’s the best way to support learning, development and mentoring, particularly within a highly specialist area of insurance. You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues, benefit from daily knowledge sharing and be immersed in all aspects of the business.

As your experience develops, there will be opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and play an important role in the future growth of the business. This is a long‑term hire for a brokerage that is committed to investing in the right person and supporting their progression.

Life Sciences experience is not required. Full training will be provided.