Commercial Director - Insurance

Ardonagh; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an experienced Commercial Insurance Director to lead a dynamic team in Milton Keynes. You will mentor Account Executives, drive personal development, and implement strategies for growth and client retention. Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach and strong integrity. The role offers generous benefits, including a comprehensive holiday package and continuous career development opportunities in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

CII or ACII qualifications support

Pension scheme

24-hour wellbeing support

Paid volunteering day

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the insurance industry.
• Ability to drive personal development in team members.
• Strong client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of ambitious Account Executives.
• Mentor colleagues and support their personal development.
• Deliver growth and retention strategies for the branch.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Proactivity

Team collaboration

Integrity

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced leader to join our team as a Commercial Insurance Director. You will be working as part of an exciting and growing team across the region.

Role and responsibilities

So, what does the role of a Commercial Insurance Director here involve?

This role will be made for you if you love fostering relationships and helping clients find the right Insurance products to fit their needs. As a commercial director you will:

• Lead a team of ambitious Account Executives
• Mentor colleagues and drive their personal development
• Deliver our growth ambitions and initiatives for the branch
• Lead on our retention efforts across our existing client portfolio
• Contribute to our placement strategy and insurer engagement

You will be focused on growth, working with us puts you in a unique position to offer clients solutions from a diverse range of brands and wide breadth of products with huge opportunity across the Ardonagh Group. We are open to hearing from people from all backgrounds to join us, so speak to us about our hybrid and flexible ways of working if the 9-5 life always in an office isn’t for you.

Person specification

The rest is all about you as a person;

• Most important is your ability to bring your best self to work every day to give our clients the best possible experience
• Next, we need you to be proactive, use your initiative and show us your entrepreneurial spirit to identify opportunities to grow our business
• Be driven to learn and be curious, especially about the Insurance Industry
• Work well with your team, support others and have a positive outlook, be engaging, collaborative and have the resilience to adapt to whatever changes come your way. There is never a dull moment with us.
• Always demonstrate integrity, not only is this essential within a financially regulated organisation, it’s also the right way to be

Benefits and package

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary plus a role-based incentive plan and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of at least 28 days plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
• Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects
• Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
• 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
• 1 day paid volunteering day to give back to our communities
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

Recruitment process

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No Agencies please.