Business Development Manager

Job description

Business Development Manager – Insurance (London Market)

Manchester - (& North West)

£70,000–£80,000 base + commission + car allowance

A leading London Market specialty insurer is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to manage and grow key regional broker relationships across the North West.

This is a commercially focused, relationship-led role, ideal for someone who understands the London Market environment and enjoys shaping account strategy, building broker partnerships, and working closely with underwriters to drive profitable growth.

The role

You’ll own a portfolio of regional broker accounts, developing account plans, building pipeline, and delivering against new business targets. Working closely with underwriting teams, strategic partners, and internal stakeholders, you’ll help ensure London Market sector propositions land effectively in the regional broker market.

Key responsibilities

• Own and deliver account plans for allocated broker accounts

• Build and maintain senior broker relationships through structured development meetings and QBRs

• Develop and convert pipeline to drive regional growth

• Partner with underwriters to support competitive new business terms

• Confidently present London Market sector propositions to brokers

• Identify and pursue new broker opportunities

• Maintain accurate CRM data, including meaningful meeting notes and follow-up actions

About you

• Proven London Market insurance experience – essential

• Background in a Business Development role within insurance or broking

• Strong broker relationship management and account planning capability

• A track record of building pipeline and delivering against growth targets

• Comfortable working cross-functionally with underwriting and internal teams

• Commercial, driven, and relationship-focused

Package

• Salary circa £75,000

• Commission / bonus structure

• Car allowance

• Hybrid working

• Strong long-term career opportunity

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Sales

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