Broker Development Manager

Abrivia; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrivia is recruiting for a market-facing Business Development Manager - Commercial Lines to join our client, a leading insurance business in Dublin. The role focuses on building broker relationships, identifying profitable Commercial Lines opportunities and supporting sales, retention and profitability targets.

The position is hybrid, with a strong emphasis on attending broker meetings, industry events and the Dublin head office rather than working primarily from home.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience within the General Insurance market.
• Nice-to-have knowledge of Irish broker market and dynamics.
• CIP qualification is essential; progress towards ACII/MDI is advantageous.
• Experience in either insurer or insurance broker is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop key broker relationships across Commercial Lines.

Skills

Broker relationships

Commercial Lines knowledge

Communication

Influencing

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Decision making

Market presence

Education

CIP qualification

MDI/ACII (advantageous)

Job description

Job Title: Broker Development Manager Location: Dublin City Working Model: Hybrid - predominantly market-facing

Abrivia are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager - Commercial Lines to join our client, a leading insurance business in Dublin. This is a highly market-facing role focused on developing broker relationships and identifying profitable Commercial Lines opportunities. While the position operates on a hybrid basis, candidates should expect to spend the majority of the working week attending broker meetings, industry events and the Dublin head office rather than working from home.

Your Role

• Manage and develop key broker relationships across the Commercial Lines market
• Identify profitable new business opportunities and support the delivery of sales, retention and profitability targets
• Spend significant time in the market meeting brokers and maintaining a strong, visible presence across the Dublin broker network
• Work closely with underwriting colleagues to resolve broker queries and support commercially sound business decisions
• Communicate product, appetite and underwriting strategy clearly to broker partners
• Provide brokers with a high standard of service while addressing underwriting, finance and operational queries
• Deliver product and market updates to brokers and contribute to relevant training initiatives
• Gather market intelligence and provide feedback on competitor activity, broker sentiment and wider insurance market developments
• Work closely with the wider broker and underwriting teams to achieve agreed performance and service objectives
• Represent the business at broker meetings, industry events and other relevant market forums

Your Skills

• At least five years' experience within the General Insurance market
• Strong Commercial Lines insurance knowledge and a good understanding of the Irish broker market
• Previous experience within either an insurer or insurance broker will be considered
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong broker and client relationships
• Strong commercial judgement with an understanding of underwriting, profitability and portfolio performance
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship management skills
• Confident operating in a highly visible, externally focused position
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage a busy schedule of broker and market meetings
• CIP qualification is essential
• MDI qualification and/or progress towards ACII would be advantageous
• Good understanding of the regulatory and legislative environment within General Insurance