Distribution Manager – Strategic Broker Relationships

IPS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty insurer is seeking a Distribution Manager to manage strategic broker relationships and support regional growth in the UK. The ideal candidate has experience in business development within the insurance industry and excels in stakeholder management. This role offers flexible working from various locations, including Manchester and London, and requires regular travel. A dynamic opportunity awaits for someone ready to make a significant impact in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or strategic distribution within insurance.
• Comfortable in complex underwriting environments.
• Ability to work with key brokers and enhance engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key brokers.
• Support underwriters by bringing in new opportunities.
• Monitor broker performance and identify growth areas.
• Collaborate across European offices for initiatives.
• Contribute to developing the client proposition.

Skills

Business development

Broker management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Distribution Manager – Strategic Broker Relationships

Reporting into London with a Regional focus. Can be based in Midlands, Manchester or London areas. Salary circa £k

A highly regarded global name in the Insurance market are looking to hire a commercially astute Distribution Manager to help manage and develop their regional growth plans.

This is a unique opportunity to join a global specialty insurer known for its underwriting discipline, agility, and collaborative culture. The business is expanding its strategic broker partnerships and client proposition across the UK and Europe, and are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to help drive this growth.

This global specialty Insurer with offices across Europe, including London, Dublin, Manchester are known for leading on complex, cross-class risks and offering tailored portfolio solutions, the company operates with a strong underwriting-first philosophy. It has a growing presence in the UK commercial space and is building out its client proposition to complement its established broker relationships.

Reporting into the European Chief Underwriting Officer, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen broker relationships across all lines of business. This is not a traditional sales role it’s about strategic engagement, partnership development, and enabling profitable underwriting.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and deepening relationships with key brokers
• Supporting underwriters by bringing in new opportunities and enhancing broker engagement.
• Monitoring broker performance and identifying areas for growth.
• Collaborating across European offices to support regional and pan-European initiatives.
• Contributing to the development of the client proposition, currently in its early stages in Europe.

They are looking for a confident and engaging Relationship Manager with strong stakeholder management skills who is looking to make a real difference within this growing business.

You will need to have experience in business development, broker management, or strategic distribution within insurance this can be from either an Insurer, Broker or MGA. You will be comfortable navigating complex underwriting environments and cross-class portfolios. Your location can be flexible however you must be comfortable with being able to work from London with regular travel to Manchester and occasional European offices.