Commercial Lines Manager

Red Chair Recruitment; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Lines Manager in Galway to lead a portfolio of SME and commercial clients, providing tailored insurance advice and developing new business. This permanent role offers flexible working with hybrid, remote (from Galway, Kerry, Donegal or Dublin) or office-based options.

The role reports to the commercial insurance division and requires strong client relationships, advisory skills and a focus on growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance.
• Experience managing SME/commercial accounts and developing new business.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of commercial insurance clients, ensuring excellent service and strong client relationships.
• Advise businesses on appropriate commercial insurance products and cover requirements.
• Develop new business opportunities through networking and referrals.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage quotations, renewals, adjustments and policy documentation.
• Liaise with insurers and underwriters to secure cover and competitive terms.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and generate additional revenue.
• Manage the full client journey from enquiry to policy placement and renewal.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure regulatory/compliance standards.
• Contribute to growth and development of the commercial insurance division.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Job description

Our Galway based clients are presently recruiting for a Commercial Lines Manager. You will come with strong previous experience in commercial insurance and will take responsibility for managing and developing a portfolio of commercial clients, providing tailored insurance advice and identifying new business opportunities. This is a permanent position with a flexible working style, offering hybrid, remote (from Galway, Kerry, Donegal or Dublin) or office-based working options.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of commercial insurance clients, ensuring excellent service and strong client relationships.
• Advise businesses on appropriate commercial insurance products and cover requirements.
• Develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, existing relationships and proactive business development.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage commercial insurance quotations, renewals, adjustments and policy documentation.
• Liaise with insurers and underwriters to secure appropriate cover and competitive terms.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and generate additional revenue.
• Manage the full client journey from initial enquiry through to policy placement and renewal.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the commercial insurance division.
• Strong knowledge and experience within commercial insurance.
• Proven client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Commercially focused with a strong understanding of client needs and risk.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance.
• Experience managing SME/commercial accounts and developing new business advantageous.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and in the region of €50,000 – €70,000+ plus commission based on performance.