Head of Insurance in Birmingham

Job description

Location: Birmingham, UK

Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Salary: £45,000-£50,000+ base salary (dependent on experience), as well as a targets focused bonus structure. 

InsureSafeLine is a dynamic, independent insurance brokerage based in Birmingham, committed to delivering tailored, market-leading solutions for clients across the U.K. It is one of nine businesses which sit within YourSupportLine, a one-stop shop for financial services for SMEs. Founded in 2015, the business is embarking on an ambitious expansion plan over the next year and is seeking a new ‘Head of Insurance’, reporting directly to the business owner, to lead the business through this exciting period. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled leader, with relevant commercial insurance technical knowledge and experience, to drive forward the business and lead a team of 5 people through an exciting expansion period.  

Key Responsibilities: 

·      Lead a team of 5, including providing direct line management to two senior account executives.  

·      Lead on the new business strategy to acquire a more diverse set of clients to grow the business. 

·      Build and manage rigorous relationships with clients, via. Execution of a rigorous client engagement strategy. 

·      Develop and maintain relationships with a range of insurers. 

·      Engage with business heads across the parent group (YourSupportLine) to maximise client leads.  

·      Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations.  

 Requirements: 

·      Bachelor’s Degree.  

·      5+ years' experience in insurance broking, account management, or sales. 

·      Extensive knowledge of insurance products, claims handling processes and FCA regulation. 

·      Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. 

·      Experience with using the Acturis system. 

·      Insurance qualification (e.g. CII) advantageous. 

Benefits: 

·      Competitive salary with annual reviews and performance bonuses. 

·      28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays). 

·      Opportunities for sponsored study. 

·      Company pension scheme. 

·      Health and wellbeing programme.  

Please note that there is no hybrid working and you will be required to work in the office 5 days a week for this role. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.  

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English