Placement Broker - P&C

Gallagher; Greater London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits program

Career development

People-first culture

Job summary

Gallagher in London is recruiting a Placement Broker to join our London Broking team. The role focuses on placing Property and Casualty business for our UK branch network, building strong relationships with underwriters, insurers and clients to successfully place a broad range of risks.

You will work with the Broking and Placement teams, support renewal negotiations, identify relevant markets, and contribute to strategy. Prior experience as a placement broker or solid P&C knowledge is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous placement broker experience is desirable.
• Property and Casualty insurance knowledge is advantageous.
• Willing to consider a new business focused Account handler/Broker/Underwriter with P&C experience.
• Holding or working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications (Cert CII/Dip CII) desirable and GCSE level education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships with the market and a broad range of suppliers (insurers, underwriters, client servicing teams).
• Grow existing portfolio and attend pipeline meetings with insurers.
• Present risk presentations and handle account queries.
• Attend client and internal strategy meetings as required.
• Work closely with the Broking and Placement team and assist in market identification and strategy.
• Assist with policy amendments and broking, plus renewal negotiations.
• Analyse programme structures for suitability and advise on restructures where necessary.

Skills

Relationship building

Market relationship management

P&C insurance knowledge

Education

Cert CII

Dip CII

GCSE standard

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Overview

Gallagher are currently recruiting for a Placement Broker to join our London Broking team based in our London office. The role will be focusing on the placement of Property and Casualty business both new & existing on behalf of our UK branch network. You will be joining a close-knit team, supporting the business in building excellent relationships in the market with underwriters and carriers to successfully place business with them.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Establish strong relationships with the market and a broad range of suppliers (insurers, underwriters, client servicing teams, etc).
• Grow existing portfolio.
• Attend pipeline meetings with Insurers and present risk presentations.
• Deal with accounts queries.
• Attend client meetings and internal strategy meetings where required.
• Work closely with our wider Broking and Placement team.
• Assist in identifying relevant markets and support strategy.
• Assist with policy amendments and broking.
• Assist in renewal negotiations.
• Analyse programme structure to check for suitability and advise on restructures where necessary.

About You

• Previous experience as a Placement Broker is desirable.
• Property and Casualty insurance knowledge will be advantageous.
• Happy to consider a new business focused Account handler/Broker/Underwriter with Property and Casualty experience.
• Holding or working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications: Cert CII/Dip CII is desirable as is being educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Worked to targets within a regulated, measurable framework and achieved SLA’s.
• Risk aware in handling customer information. Able to recognise potential risk and seek advice when required.
• Highly accurate with a strong attention to detail.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)