Broker Development Manager

IDEX Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance MGA is seeking a Broker Engagement Manager in Manchester. This strategic role requires strong sales and analytical skills to develop broker relationships and drive business growth. Candidates should possess experience in the MGA environment, a deep understanding of SME e-traded insurance, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers competitive salary, generous benefits, and hybrid working opportunities, aiming to make a significant impact in the SME insurance sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension plan

Private healthcare

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Professional development support

Team away days

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Managing General Agent (MGA) environment.
• Deep understanding of SME e-traded insurance products.
• Comfortable working autonomously and collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyse broker performance metrics and identify trading patterns.
• Manage pipelines and develop broker relationships.
• Support broker engagement strategies to increase conversions.
• Communicate underwriting appetite and collaborate with marketing.
• Maintain high renewal retention rates.

Skills

Strong natural sales ability

Proven success in developing broker relationships

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and accountable

Job description

Are you an ambitious and driven insurance professional ready to take your career to the next level?

We're seeking a Broker Engagement Manager / Business Development Manager to join a leading, modern, and award-winning MGA, renowned for its innovative approach, exceptional service, and market expertise in SME Property & Casualty and Professional Indemnity insurance.

In this role, you'll join a high-performing e-trade team within a dynamic and fast-paced underwriting environment. You'll play a pivotal part in developing broker relationships, driving business growth, and influencing strategic distribution decisions - all while working with a talented and collaborative team.

The Opportunity

This is not a traditional relationship-management role - it's a data-driven, strategic position where your insights and analytical ability will directly shape broker engagement and business performance. You'll use robust data to inform decisions, identify growth opportunities, and tailor strategies to the needs and potential of each broker partner. You'll work closely with leadership, underwriting, marketing, claims, and data teams to deliver outstanding results and uphold the high service standards that make this MGA a trusted broker partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse broker performance metrics, identify trading patterns, and share insights across the business.
• Deliver growth by managing pipelines, developing broker relationships, and achieving income targets.
• Support and enhance broker engagement strategies to increase enquiry volumes and conversions.
• Clearly communicate underwriting appetite and messaging, working closely with marketing and underwriting.
• Contribute to delivering a market-leading service and maintaining high renewal retention rates.
• Stay up to date with market developments, trends, and technical knowledge.

What You'll Bring

• Strong natural sales ability and trading mindset.
• Proven success in developing and growing regional broker relationships.
• Experience within an MGA environment.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Deep understanding of SME e-traded insurance products and systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable working autonomously.
• Energetic, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

The Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Generous pension plan and private healthcare.
• Life assurance and 25 days annual leave.
• Team away days and optional corporate benefits.
• Support for professional development and qualifications.
• Hybrid working - with approximately two days per month in London for planning sessions.

Why Join

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking business that values innovation, data-led decision-making, and genuine partnerships. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment and want to make an impact in the SME insurance space - we’d love to hear from you.

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