New Business Broker - South Leeds / Hybrid

Cryer Baker Recruitment Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial insurance brokerage is seeking a New Business Broker for their South Leeds office with hybrid work options. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of commercial broking experience and exceptional communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40k along with benefits and career progression. Candidates will be supported in developing relationships with insurers and attending networking events.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years commercial broking experience required.
• Must possess strong communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the placement of new risks and negotiation with insurers.
• Develop relationships with key underwriters.

Skills

Commercial broking experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship development

Education

Progressing towards CII qualification

Job description

Overview

New Business Broker - South Leeds / Hybrid

Role and responsibilities

Having known the Regional MD of this excellent commercial insurance brokerage for many years, I can confidently say, that he is an fantastic chap, no ego, very family oriented and committed to work / life balance and creating an enjoyable, fair and relaxed working environment, without the need to feel obliged to work long hours.

This is a brand new role which has recently opened up, suited to an individual with a commercial broking background, who enjoys focusing on the placement of new risks, going to market, negotiating with insurers etc. You will have a good all round commercial insurance knowledge and ideally be making progress towards the CII qualification (full study support will be provided).

An important element of this role, is your knowledge of the insurer market and your willingness to reach out to develop relationships with key underwriters; you will be full supported in being able to meet up with insurer contacts, attend networking events etc.

Ideal candidate

Ideal applicants will have at least 3 years commercial broking experience, be smart, professional and with a natural competitiveness and desire to "win every case". You will be strong communicator, able to liaise with and develop excellent relationships with your team, the Account Executives you\'ll be supporting and the wider insurer / underwriting arena.

Salary and benefits

This role comes with an excellent salary of up to circa £40k (potentially higher, dependent on experience) and with a full benefits package, flexible hybrid working and genuine long-term career progression with a growing business.

How to apply

For further details of this role or to have a general chat regarding your insurance career, please contact Tim Cryer on or you can email your CV to