Strategic Account Manager

IPS Group Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurer is seeking a Strategic Account Manager in Yorkshire and North East England. This role focuses on building broker partnerships, driving growth, and delivering profitable premium growth strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in the UK insurance market with proven broker relationship management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a strong pension scheme within a high-performing team of a globally respected insurer.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Performance-related annual bonus

Strong pension scheme

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the UK insurance market, ideally in regional commercial.
• Proven broker relationship management skills.
• Good grasp of underwriting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead broker engagement across Yorkshire and North East England.
• Develop and execute relationship strategies for profitable premium growth.
• Shape broker plans and identify cross-sell opportunities.

Skills

Broker relationship management

Commercial insurance knowledge

Market insights

Growth strategies

Job description

Strategic Account Manager - Commercial Insurance

Negotiable Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits with Car Allowance

Location: Leeds / North East (regular travel required)

We’re working with a leading global insurer to recruit a Strategic Account Manager / Business Development Manager to take the lead on broker engagement across Yorkshire and North East England. This is a commercially focused role for someone who thrives on building and strengthening broker partnerships, driving growth, and representing a respected name in the market.

You’ll be the key point of contact for a panel of strategic brokers, developing relationship strategies that deliver profitable premium growth while ensuring brokers’ needs are understood and supported. Working closely with underwriting and senior leadership, you’ll help shape broker plans, identify cross-sell opportunities, and provide valuable market insights to feed into the wider business strategy. A big part of the role will be being out in the market where you will be meeting brokers face to face, attending industry events, and positioning the business as a trusted partner.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in the UK insurance market, ideally within the regional commercial space, with proven broker relationship management skills and a good grasp of underwriting principles. This is a high-profile opportunity offering autonomy, visibility, and the backing of a respected global brand. You’ll have the platform to shape broker growth strategies, support underwriting development, and make a genuine impact on the business’s long-term success.

In return, you will receive a competitive base salary, a strong pension scheme and a performance-related annual bonus. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team within a globally respected insurer, known for its market reputation and commitment to professional development.

To understand more about the position and the overall package, apply today or get in touch.

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Number: 0121 616 6096 / 07967 701036