Senior Technical Broker

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Broker to manage the placement of Commercial and Mid-Corporate risks. The ideal candidate will have strong trading skills, experience with high premium commercial insurance, and the ability to negotiate complex policies. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic market environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Broker or Senior Technical Account Handler with strong trading background.
• Deep understanding of the UK commercial insurance market handling high premium risks.
• Confident in analysing underwriting information and producing market submissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the placement of new business and renewals across Property and Casualty.
• Negotiate complex policies and secure competitive terms.
• Attend client meetings and provide market expertise.

Skills

Strong trading experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Dip CII qualified

Job description

Overview

Join one of the UK’s most trusted insurers and help shape the future of commercial broking. We are looking for a Senior Broker to manage the placement of Commercial and Mid-Corporate risks, supporting their nationwide broker panel. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced insurance professional with strong trading and placement skills who thrives on delivering tailored solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing the placement of new business and renewals across Property and Casualty (with some Motor Trade and Fleet exposure).
• Supporting their panel with placement strategy, renewal planning, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Negotiating complex policies, enhancing coverage and securing competitive terms.
• Reviewing new business pipelines and upcoming renewals to provide technical insight and market support.
• Attending client meetings and offering expertise in market presentations and submissions.

Requirements

• Experienced Senior Broker or Senior Technical Account Handler with strong trading experience from a major insurer or broker.
• Deep understanding of the UK commercial insurance market, typically handling risks with premiums of £50,000+.
• Proven ability to handle complex commercial cases (beyond SME/portal placements).
• Confident in analysing underwriting information and producing market submissions and presentations.
• Dip CII qualified (preferred but not essential).
• Experience placing business in the London Market is a plus.
• Analytical, proactive, and commercially minded – with a passion for delivering great outcomes for clients and their wider group of offices

Experience

• Experience dealing with mid to high premium commercial insurance cases
• Proven track record of successful commercial insurance broking
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to deliver against targets
• Commercial awareness and understanding of client needs across relevant sectors
• Professional, organised and customer-focused approach
• Commitment to compliance and delivering good customer outcomes

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does, please contact Glenn Youens on 07715931523 or email us at [e-mail]