Business Development Manager - South West region

hireful; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for the South West region. Responsibilities include managing broker relationships, driving growth, and developing strategic business plans. Ideal candidates will have insurance experience, strong communication, and negotiation skills. The role offers competitive benefits, an inclusive environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Death in Service benefit

Company pension scheme

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Flexible benefits package

Employee benefits and welfare package

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance and broker management essential.
• Proven track record of driving profitable growth.
• Self-motivated, results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with insurance brokers.
• Lead strategic growth discussions and tailored business plans.
• Act as the main point of contact for broker queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Time management

Insurance experience

Job description

Business Development Manager - South West region

Q Underwriting was created from multiple underwriting brands with extensive history in their chosen niches. Q Underwriting provides 30+ niche commercial lines products – all backed by A rated insurers. All our products are underwritten in-house by Q’s experienced team and can be traded via the Qtrade portal or by direct access to empowered underwriters.

There now exists an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to cover the South West Region

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with a panel of insurance brokers to drive profitable growth
• Lead strategic growth discussions and develop tailored business plans with each broker
• Identify, negotiate, and secure growth deals and partnership opportunities
• Analyse broker performance, market trends, and competitor activity to inform strategy
• Deliver regular performance reviews and provide actionable insights to brokers
• Act as the main point of contact for broker queries, support, and escalations
• Collaborate with internal teams (underwriting, marketing, operations) to deliver broker solutions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards at all times
• Proactively seek new business opportunities within the broker network
• Prepare and present reports, forecasts, and business cases to senior management
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working remotely and managing own schedule to meet objectives
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Experience in insurance and broker management essential
• Willingness to travel for broker meetings and industry events as required

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits –

• Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
• Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
• Company pension scheme
• Very generous maternity and paternity leave packages
• A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
• Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
• Referral schemes
• Discounted rates on PIB products
• We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
• We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass – giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
• PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
• Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity
• PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB’s carbon footprint.

Why PIB Group?

PIB Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurance businesses, offering real career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters.

We encourage our people to be collaborative, with entrepreneurship at our core. We are a fast-paced, growing organisation and an exciting place to be.
We also value ambition and creative thinking. You don’t have to tick every box to apply, if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to grow.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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