Broker Development Manager

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Greater London is seeking a Broker Development Manager who excels in relationship building and driving growth. The ideal candidate will develop partnerships with brokers, support underwriters, and contribute to innovative solutions. This hybrid role offers flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, annual bonus, and private medical insurance. Join a dynamic team and enhance the firm's market presence.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Option to buy/sell holiday days

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong relationship builder with excellent influencing skills.
• Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of the insurance market.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deepen relationships with key brokers.
• Own and execute distribution strategies for key brokers.
• Support underwriters by introducing new business opportunities.
• Monitor broker performance to identify trends for growth.
• Collaborate across UK offices for regional initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Influencing skills

Job description

Broker Development Manager

Location: London, Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 19th January 2026

The opportunity: We’re looking for a Broker Development Manager who thrives on building strong relationships, spotting opportunities, and driving growth. This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic team where your expertise will help shape our broker strategy and strengthen our market presence.

About the role: As a Broker Development Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our business development efforts. Your focus will be on creating meaningful partnerships with brokers, supporting underwriters, and ensuring we deliver exceptional value to our clients. You’ll work collaboratively across our UK offices, championing London and regional initiatives and contributing to innovative portfolio solutions that enhance our client proposition.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and deepen relationships with key brokers to build trust and long-term partnerships.
• Own, build and execute distribution strategies for key brokers across the UK portfolio.
• Support underwriters by introducing new business opportunities and driving broker engagement.
• Monitor broker performance, identifying trends and areas for growth to maximise potential.
• Collaborate across UK offices to deliver regional initiatives and share best practices.
• Contribute to client proposition development through creative portfolio solutions that meet evolving market needs.

What we’re looking for:

• A strong relationship builder with excellent influencing skills.
• Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of the insurance market.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities and deliver results in a competitive environment.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with confidence working across multiple stakeholders.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday. Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet.

Our culture:

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long‑standing player in the insurance industry. We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest‑established corporate trusts in the UK.

Financials

• 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income protection.
• Life cover – four times your salary.

Time away

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks’ full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us

• Access to private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We’re making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.