Business Development Associate

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.