Broker Relationship Manager: South East Region

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing new and growing broker relationships. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of the insurance industry. DIP CII qualification or working towards it (preferred).

Job Responsibilities

• Management and development of new and growing broker relationships.
• Development responsibility for broker panel. These accounts will vary in size, complexity or how technical they are in nature.
• With support from the outset if required, working with minimal supervision you will be responsible for delivery of own sales and business performance targets.
• Work with all brokers on panel to educate and implement new initiatives and drive pipeline, as well as other sales campaigns and appropriate marketing.
• Identifying actual and potential customers or intermediary needs and meet those from the various products and propositions that exist within the business.
• Complete a granular evaluation of your broker panel to drive maximum share of wallet.
• Always represent Zurich in a professional manner.
• Achieve minimum required standard for completion of all essential business tools.
• Implement the Zurich distribution strategy and objectives through all allocated brokers.
• Gaining and feeding back market intelligence/activity.
• Carry out presentations and sales training for new product launches.
• Working alongside Underwriters and the wider business to provide brokers with a market leading service proposition.

Candidate Profile

• In-depth knowledge of market dynamics, product details, and technical aspects, with a strong drive to continuously improve.
• Adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Well-versed in the unique characteristics and trends of the UK General Insurance market.
• Proven ability to forge strong connections with brokers.
• Effective collaborator with a strong ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to articulate ideas clearly and confidently.
• Skilled in managing your schedule and prioritising tasks based on urgency and business needs.
• Ability to oversee and drive successful outcomes in these areas.
• Exceptional planning skills to manage your diary effectively and prioritise tasks critical to business success.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You'll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness.

We're proud to have received numerous industry awards recognising our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives.

We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity.

About Zurich

At Zurich, we put our customer and broker panel needs at the heart of everything we do through our range of products and services. We are committed to helping you grow for the future, building on your existing sales, product and market knowledge.

Flexible Working

With over 65,000 employees, you'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is a long-standing player in the insurance industry. Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Benefits

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.
• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• Option to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

Sustainability & Impact

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we're creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

We made a promise to each other and every employee: to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other's wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the 'UN Business Ambition for 1.5 C' pledge.

Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

Our Culture

At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.