Head of Broking

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

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage in London is seeking a Head of Broking to drive strategic leadership and manage a high-performing team in commercial insurance. The role demands proven leadership experience, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of UK and international markets. This pivotal position offers a salary up to £80k depending on experience and places the candidate at the forefront of broking innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in commercial insurance, with strong UK and international market exposure.
• Proven leadership in a broking or placement role.
• A strategic, solutions-driven mindset.

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 with client teams to support renewals and win new business.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Insight

Project Management

Communication

Education

CII qualifications (DipCII or ACII)

Job description

Overview

Head of Broking drives strategic leadership in commercial insurance. Salary to 80k DOE, fully negotiable.

This client is a 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?

Based in their London HQ, this pivotal position places 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.