Commercial Insurance Broker

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits

CII/ACII support

Job summary

Cameron James Professional Recruitment is seeking a Senior Commercial Insurance Handler / Broker to join our established team in Sutton. You will take ownership of a cross-class portfolio and provide leadership to junior Account Handlers while combining technical broking with client-facing engagement.

The role covers mid-market to high-net-worth risks across Property Combined, General Liability, Fleet and Financial Lines.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in commercial insurance broking.
• Strong understanding of mid-market risks, including liability, fleet, and financial lines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to meet clients and negotiate effectively with underwriters.
• Proven leadership ability to guide and review the work of junior staff.
• Experience using Acturis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio management: actively manage your own book of cross-class commercial clients with premiums up to £400k per policy class.
• Handle complex requirements across Property Combined, General Liability, Fleet and Financial Lines.
• Mentor and oversee the daily workflows of junior Account Handlers.
• Lead end-to-end renewal strategies, policy remarketing, and high-value new business broking placements.
• Build strong, long-term relationships through regular contact and, when required, off-site client meetings.
• Negotiate favourable terms and comprehensive coverages with major insurers and Lloyds underwriters.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Client relationships

Tools

Acturis

Job description

Job Title: Senior Commercial Insurance Handler / Broker
Location: Sutton, Surrey Greater London
Salary: to 45k DOE+ Flexible Benefits
Experience Level: 5 10 Years Commercial Broking Experience

About the Role

Are you an experienced Commercial Broker or Senior Account Handler looking to step into a high-visibility role with genuine leadership responsibilities?
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Commercial Insurance Handler / Broker to join our established team in Sutton. In this role, you will take full ownership of a diverse cross-class portfolio while providing guidance and oversight to junior Account Handlers. Balancing technical broking expertise with client-facing engagement, you will serve as a key point of contact for complex mid-market to high-net-worth commercial risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Actively manage your own book of cross-class commercial clients with premiums reaching up to £400k per policy class.
• Product Coverage: Handle complex requirements across Property Combined, General Liability, Commercial Fleet, and Financial Lines.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, support, and oversee the daily workflows of junior Account Handlers within the team.
• Broking Operations: Lead end-to-end renewal strategies, policy remarketing, and high-value new business broking placements.
• Client Engagement: Build strong, long-term relationships through regular contact, including off-site, face-to-face client meetings when required.
• Market Negotiation: Utilise your industry relationships to negotiate favourable terms and comprehensive coverages with major insurers and Lloyds underwriters.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience within a commercial insurance broking environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mid-market commercial risks, including liability, fleet, and financial lines.
• Software: Experience using Acturis is highly desirable.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to meet clients and negotiate effectively with underwriters.
• Leadership: Proven ability or aptitude to guide and review the work of support staff.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: True hybrid working options to suit your personal schedule.
• Benefits: Customisable flexible benefits package tailored to your lifestyle.
• Growth: Continuous professional development and backing for insurance qualifications (CII/ACII).