Head of Broking

Equation Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic insurance firm in London seeks a Head of Broking to lead their commercial insurance strategy. The successful candidate will inspire a high-performing team and build strategic market relationships while ensuring compliance and technical excellence. Ideal for someone with over 10 years of experience in commercial insurance and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a salary up to £80k, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in commercial insurance with UK and international exposure.
• Strong leadership in a broking or placement role.
• Ability to inspire and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute broking vision aligned with business growth.
• Manage, mentor, and empower broking professionals.
• Build strategic insurer relationships and secure competitive placements.
• Oversee complex placements and ensure documentation quality.
• Uphold FCA standards and internal audit processes.
• Collaborate to support renewals and improve broker margin.

Skills

Leadership in broking

Commercial insurance expertise

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Excellent communication

Education

CII qualifications (DipCII or ACII)

Job description

Head of Broking Drive Strategic Leadership in Commercial Insurance
to 80k DOE, fully negotiable

This client is commercial insurance brokerage offering bespoke solutions to UK and international clients. They pride themselves on integrity, innovation, and technical excellence, and they're growing fast.

Are you a proven broking leader ready to shape the future of a dynamic insurance firm?
Our client is a respected name in the insurance industry, as their Head of Broking and step into a high-impact leadership role where strategy meets execution. Based in their London HQ, this pivotal position will place you at the forefront of broking innovation, technical excellence, and market influence.

The Opportunity;

As Head of Broking, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, driving the broking strategy to align with the company s ambitious growth plans. You ll lead a high-performing team, spearhead market relationships, and ensure every placement reflects the highest standards of commercial value, technical accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Your Core Responsibilities as the Head of Broking;

• Lead the Broking Strategy Define and execute broking vision aligned with business growth.
• Inspire & Develop Teams Manage, mentor, and empower broking professionals.
• Strengthen Market Relations Build strategic insurer relationships and secure competitive placements.
• Deliver Technical Excellence Oversee complex placements, programme structuring, and documentation quality.
• Ensure Compliance & Governance Uphold FCA standards and internal audit processes.
• Drive Commercial Results Collaborate with client teams to support renewals, win new business, and improve broker margin.

What You Bring

• Minimum 10 years experience in commercial insurance, with strong UK and international market exposure.
• Proven leadership in a broking or placement role.
• Strong commercial insight and negotiation skills.
• CII qualifications (DipCII or ACII) preferred.
• A strategic, solutions-driven mindset with excellent communication and project management skills.