Strategic Account Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global insurer is seeking a Strategic Account Manager based in Leeds to drive broker engagement and build strong partnerships across Yorkshire and North East England. The role involves developing strategies for profitable growth and collaborating with underwriting and leadership teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in the UK insurance market and proven broker management skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including a car allowance, and the chance to work within a high-performing team known for its commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Bonus

Car allowance

Strong pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the UK insurance market, preferably in regional commercial.
• Proven skills in managing broker relationships.
• Solid understanding of underwriting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead broker engagement across Yorkshire and North East England.
• Develop relationship strategies for profitable premium growth.
• Provide market insights to support wider business strategies.

Skills

Broker relationship management

Knowledge of UK insurance market

Commercial acumen

Job description

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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