Head of Commercial

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; East Midlands, South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment firm seeks an experienced professional to lead its growing Commercial Insurance division. This senior role involves managing a team, developing key insurer relationships, and overseeing business development. A proven background in commercial insurance with strong leadership skills is required. The position offers a competitive OTE of up to £90,000 and the potential for career advancement to directorship.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus potential up to £90,000

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial insurance.
• Proven experience in premium placement and negotiation with insurers.
• Strong leadership skills or aspirations for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Commercial division.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the insurer panel.
• Oversee placement and negotiation of premiums with insurers.
• Support business development activities, particularly with key clients.
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth targets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client-facing business development

Premium placement and negotiation

Job description

Location

Primarily based in the South Yorkshire office, with occasional travel to the Derby office as needed.

Bonus potential

OTE up to £90,000

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional to lead a growing Commercial Insurance division. This diverse and dynamic role involves overseeing a team of Broking staff and Business Development Managers, managing key insurer relationships, and supporting the handling of larger portfolio clients.

Over the past four years, the business has experienced 100% growth in premium income, and the ambition is to achieve the same trajectory over the next five years – with the right leadership in place.

This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Group CEO. For the right candidate, there is a clear path toward becoming a director within the wider business group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Commercial division
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the insurer panel
• Oversee placement and negotiation of premiums with insurers
• Support business development activities, particularly with key clients
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth targets
• Manage, mentor, and support the Commercial team to drive performance

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial insurance
• Proven experience in premium placement and negotiation with insurers
• Strong leadership skills or aspirations for leadership
• Experience in client-facing business development (preferred but not essential)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07441 922 905 or email us at [e-mail]