Head of Commercial Insurance

Equation Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial insurance brokerage is seeking a Head of Broking to drive strategic leadership in commercial insurance based in London. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years experience in the field, showcasing proven leadership and strong negotiation skills. This role involves defining and executing the broking strategy, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring compliance with FCA standards. The company is known for its integrity, innovation, and rapid growth, offering a competitive salary of up to £120k negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial insurance, preferably with both UK and international market exposure.
• Proven leadership in a broking or placement role.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial insight

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication

Education

CII qualifications (DipCII or ACII)

Job description

Head of Commercial Broking – Drive Strategic Leadership in Commercial Insurance
to 120k DOE, fully negotiable.

• Director of Commercial Broking
• Head of Commercial Placement
• Director of Broking Strategy
• Commercial Broking Operations Director
• Head of Broking & Market Strategy
• Commercial Placement Director
• Director of Insurance Placement & Markets
• Head of Commercial Insurance Placement
• Chief Broking Officer (Commercial Lines)
• Head of Broking & Technical Excellence

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

• 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.