Overview Our client are an independent commercial insurance broker providing tailored insurance solutions to businesses across the UK, with specialist expertise across sectors including construction, logistics, manufacturing, property and transport. They are looking for a professional and motivated Business Development Associate to join their team. This role will support business development activity, client relationship management and new business growth across the commercial insurance division. The successful candidate must have previous insurance experience, strong communication skills and hold the Cert CII qualification. Key Responsibilities Support generation and development of new business opportunities Build and maintain relationships with clients, introducers and insurer partners Assist with client meetings, prospecting and follow-up activity Identify insurance requirements and support delivery of tailored solutions Work closely with Account Handlers and Directors across new business opportunities Support preparation of client documentation, presentations and market submissions Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline records Support LinkedIn and networking activity to help grow visibility and relationships Deliver professional and responsive service throughout the client journey Skills & Experience Previous commercial insurance experience essential Cert CII qualification required Strong communication and relationship-building skills Organised, proactive and commercially minded Professional telephone and client-facing manner Strong IT and computer skills, including Microsoft Office, CRM systems and general digital administration Confident using LinkedIn professionally for networking, relationship building and business visibility and supporting company LinkedIn activity, maintaining professional online presence Ability to work effectively within a busy office environment Experience using Acturis beneficial but not essential Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.