Insurance Regional Director

Insurance Regional Director

Monday-Friday

£75,000-£78,000 plus bonus

Bristol

Our client is a leading chartered insurance broker renowned for its guiding principles of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Their array of services includes Commercial and High Net Worth insurance, as well as risk management.

We are currently seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Regional Director. This position reports directly to the CEO and is integral to developing and retaining new business while being an essential part of the wider management team.

Core Responsibilities

• Achieve targeted business goals.
• Manage, through Branch Directors, the following areas:
• Retention and renewal of existing clients
• Pipeline management for new business
• Prospecting
• Continuous improvement of branch operations and customer service
• Activity planning and management
• Colleague recruitment, management, and development
• Provide support, coaching, direction, and clear communication to the regional team.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the business model to facilitate engaging discussions with prospects and new clients.
• Collaborate with senior decision-makers and potential partners to explore new business opportunities and expansion.
• Manage interactions with the central claims team to serve as a showcase for the business.

Core Activities

• Nurture, develop, and create a positive environment for direct reports.
• Oversee prospecting to secure new business, work with colleagues to craft innovative service delivery ideas, and lead pitch meetings to obtain new mandates.
• Lead client handover and introduction meetings.
• Oversee the updating and populating of the internal database with precise and timely information to provide transparency of activities and demonstrate progress with prospects.
• Take joint ownership of Data Quality within the region.
• Assist the CEO with other duties to support new business initiatives.
• Co-own the regulated regime and the integrity of Acturis records/data capture.
• Maintain insurer and supplier relationships within the region.

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in an intermediary environment managing new business activities (e.g., General Insurance).
• Proven track record of successful new business generation and management.
• Knowledge of the UK general insurance market, enabling engaging discussions with senior decision-makers.
• Effective communication skills at all levels, including Directors, when discussing services.
• Understanding of the compliance regime from technical and operational perspectives.
• Capability to comprehend business processes, financial management, strategy, and forward planning.
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas.
• Ability to work independently to achieve objectives.
• Proactive team player.
• Up-to-date knowledge of changing legislations.

For this position you will need to hold a degree or at least 5 years of general insurance broking experience.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a pivotal role in a thriving environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply Now!