Senior Insurance Broker

enable Recruitment; Newmarket; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established insurance brokerage in Newmarket is seeking a Senior Insurance Broker to deliver high-quality insurance solutions. This role involves building strong client relationships, generating new business leads, and mentoring junior colleagues. The ideal candidate has proven experience in commercial insurance and strong communication skills. Offering a salary up to £40,000 and a hybrid working environment, this role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

Salary up to £40,000

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development and study support

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial insurance broking across a range of products.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and insurers.
• Generate and convert new business leads.
• Conduct client meetings to assess current and future insurance needs.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on insurance solutions.
• Manage all aspects of new business, renewals, mid‑term adjustments and claims.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Organisational abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Dip CII qualified or equivalent experience

Educated to GCSE level (Maths and English grade C/4 or above)

Tools

MS Office

Acturis

Job description

The Company

Our client is a well‑established, independent insurance brokerage with a strong reputation for delivering expert, tailored solutions to a diverse commercial client base. With a focus on integrity, professionalism and long‑term client relationships, they provide an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration and professional growth.

The Role

As a Senior Insurance Broker, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality insurance solutions to clients across a wide range of commercial sectors. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining strong client and insurer relationships, driving new business opportunities, and ensuring the delivery of cost‑effective, suitable cover to meet each client's individual needs. Reporting to the Broking Manager, you'll also act as a mentor and referral point for colleagues, supporting the ongoing development and success of the broking team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and insurers


• Generate and convert new business leads


• Conduct client meetings to assess current and future insurance needs


• Provide professional advice and guidance on insurance solutions


• Manage all aspects of new business, renewals, mid‑term adjustments (MTAs) and claims


• Negotiate policy terms and conduct market exercises where appropriate


• Produce business reports for clients and management


• Maintain accurate records and ensure all tasks are managed effectively in Acturis


• Mentor and support junior colleagues


• Keep up to date with developments in the insurance market and attend industry events

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial insurance broking across a range of products


• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills


• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities


• High attention to detail and accuracy


• Proficient in MS Office and Acturis


• Dip CII qualified (or equivalent experience and knowledge)


• Educated to GCSE level with Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience)


• Hybrid working arrangements


• Professional development and study support


• Supportive, collaborative working culture within an independent business

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected independent brokerage where you'll have real influence and autonomy. You'll work with a forward‑thinking team that values innovation, professional integrity and long‑term client relationships. If you're an experienced broker seeking a role with variety, responsibility and the scope to make an impact, this could be the ideal next step in your career.