Lloyd Bolam is an independent insurance broker based in Stockport and is part of one of the UK’s largest independent brokers, DR&P Group. We specialise in mid/large commercial business across all sectors. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and the excellent service provided to our clients.
Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced insurance professional looking for a new and unique challenge in a brokerage that has a highly respected reputation in the UK market.
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications Required
* Minimum of 5 years cross‑class commercial insurance experience.
* Exemplary customer service skills with the ability to build solid relationships with clients & colleagues.
* Tenacious, with experience of working in a target‑driven & fast‑paced environment.
* Must be able to generate own leads & follow these up to build a strong pipeline of potential clients.
* Strong market & insurer knowledge & relationships.
* Ability and flexibility to work as part of a team or independently.
* Industry qualifications are desirable but not essential.
Responsibilities
* Client Acquisition – Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities. This will mostly be driven by your own prospecting; however, leads will occasionally be provided by the wider group’s telemarketing team.
* Must be able to work towards realistic and achievable income targets.
* Client Relationship – Build and maintain strong relations with potential clients, understanding their insurance needs in order to provide tailored solutions at both the new business stage and throughout the broker/client relationship.
* Work well with account handlers to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
* Business Retention – Ensure retention of clients you have acquired by project managing accounts, ensuring excellent delivery of service, conducting mid‑term and renewal meetings. You will have support from a strong account handling team to handle admin tasks such as mid‑term adjustments.
* Negotiation – Conduct negotiations to secure favourable terms and agreements.
* Compliance – Ensure staying on track with both industry trends and regulatory requirements and standards.
* Sales Reporting – Provide regular reports on new business activities, achievements and challenges.
Other Features Offered
* Career progression
* An exciting and collaborative professional environment
* A position in a secure company experiencing rapid growth
* Competitive holiday allowance
* Death in‑service cover of 4 x salary
* Company pension scheme
* Sickness policy
* Competitive salary and excellent bonus system
* Top‑tier mileage allowance
* Support with industry qualifications
To apply
Contact Anna Katyal, Business Partner – Talent Acquisition: anna.katyal@bmsgroup.com
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Insurance
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