Placement Broker

IDEX Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage in the UK is seeking a motivated Placement Broker to join their Manchester office. The role involves placing commercial insurance across multiple classes and building strong relationships with clients and insurers. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of the insurance markets, excellent communication skills, and ambition for career progression. Competitive salary and benefits on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance placement or a related role.
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance markets and products.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Place commercial insurance business across multiple classes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurers and clients.
• Collaborate closely with account teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Keep up to date with market developments and product offerings.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements.

Skills

Experience in commercial insurance placement

Strong understanding of commercial insurance markets

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client service skills

Teamwork ability

Job description

Overview

Join one of the UK's most prestigious insurance brokers, renowned for delivering exceptional service and expertise across a wide range of commercial sectors. This central Manchester-based firm offers a supportive environment with clear opportunities for career progression.

They are looking to expand their team with a motivated Placement Broker who is eager to grow their career within a leading brokerage.

The Role

• As a Placement Broker, you'll work on cross-class commercial business, sourcing and placing complex insurance solutions with insurers. You'll play a key role in ensuring clients receive tailored, effective coverage while building strong relationships with underwriting partners.
• This is ideal for someone with ambition, a proactive mindset, and a desire to progress through the ranks within a top-tier brokerage.

Key Responsibilities

• Place commercial insurance business across multiple classes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurers and clients.
• Collaborate closely with account teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Keep up to date with market developments and product offerings.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in commercial insurance placement or a related role.
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance markets and products.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client service skills.
• Ambition and a desire to progress within a leading brokerage.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer

• Work for one of the UK's most prestigious brokers in a central Manchester office.
• Exposure to a wide range of commercial classes and complex placements.
• Opportunity to grow and advance your career within a highly respected team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.