We insure small businesses and enable big dreams – not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.
We’re a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called 'The Big Dreams Project’, we're working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.
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Job CategorySalesPosition TypeTarget Openings1What Is the Opportunity?You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing our relationships within the insurance market team. While commercial growth is important, this role is deeply focused on the account management of our existing and prospective insurers/ partners. You will champion our values by ensuring we have strong, lasting relationships that deliver the best outcomes for our customers, our insurers, and Simply Business.Working closely with the Commercial Director, you will be the bridge between external partners and our internal teams. You will use your expertise to secure the best commercial terms and ensure our placement strategy is working effectively across all business lines.
As one of our Senior Insurer Markets Managers, you’ll:
Lead relationship management activities with either a defined panel of insurers or partners. You will also be responsible for interacting and finding new insurance markets that could potentially fill our trade gaps, acting as the primary contact to discuss opportunities, resolve issues and strengthen partnerships.
Negotiate contracts and commercial terms to deliver the best financial results while maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
Deliver and influence the placement strategy for business lines, ensuring the "best" arrangement for both the customer and the insurer.
Act as a subject matter expert on insurance products and market trends, sharing your knowledge with the wider business to align internal and external activities.
Use data and analytics to make critical recommendations regarding placement and to identify trends that inform our strategy.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate tenders, book transfers, and ensure compliance with regulations.
We’re looking for someone who is:
A skilled negotiator who is adept at handling commercial discussions and contracts to achieve results.
An exceptional relationship builder with a strong network within the UK insurance industry.
Deeply knowledgeable about the insurance market and products, with the ability to share that expertise clearly.
Analytical and capable of using data to drive insights and make strong commercial decisions.
Collaborative and versatile, able to work with stakeholders at all levels—both internally and externally.
Self-motivated and organised, with a focus on delivering high service levels and meeting objectives.
(We know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.)
We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.
Ready for this role? Apply today.
we offer a great work-life balance where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid
on top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits
our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver
our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And our long-serving employees get a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service
private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition is a core benefit. Plus a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses
we offer a competitive salary based oon your experience and the current market. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance
Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We don’t (and won’t) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.
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