Country Manager - Insurance
An established and well-respected player in the insurance market is seeking an experienced and driven professional to lead a key operation in Northern Ireland. This senior leadership role carries full accountability for the performance, growth, and day-to-day operations, including full ownership of the local P&L.
This position blends strategic direction with hands-on execution. The successful candidate will shape the branch’s future, lead a high-performing team, and be responsible for driving new business, enhancing customer retention, increasing cross-sales, and upholding the highest service and compliance standards.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead the branch to achieve financial targets, including revenue growth, profit, and client retention, aligned with regional goals
* Oversee trading activity and local market engagement, using data insights and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and address risks
* Build and maintain a high-performance culture through effective leadership and team development
* Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and take the lead on risk management and quality assurance
* Collaborate with senior leadership to resolve operational issues, improve processes, and ensure consistent service delivery
* Use meaningful MI to monitor performance, spot trends, and drive actions that enhance commercial and operational results
Experience and skills required:
* Extensive experience in the insurance industry, ideally with a background in broking or client-facing roles. You MUST come from the Insurance Industry in the ROI or the UK.
* Proven leadership in managing high-performing teams within regulated environments
* Strong understanding of insurance placement, market activity, and insurer relationships
* Commercially minded with a track record of managing P&L and delivering growth
* Skilled in developing client relationships and leading teams to deliver against commercial goals
* Confident in driving change, leading strategic improvements, and managing through transformation
* Excellent communicator and relationship builder across all levels
* Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays when needed
This is a standout opportunity for a senior insurance professional ready to take ownership of a branch and make a lasting impact. You’ll step into a visible leadership role with real influence, in a fast-paced environment that rewards initiative and results.