Broker – Corporate

Corporate Insurance Broker

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon

Salary: Circa £55k

Purpose of the Role

To oversee and manage the placement of predominantly Large Corporate, Complex, and Multi-Class insurance solutions, supporting a nationwide agency network throughout the process.

The role involves liaising with insurance partners to secure appropriate terms and ensuring delivery in line with agreed criteria, service standards, compliance requirements, and delegated authority limits – both at individual case and portfolio level.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish and advise on client requirements for large existing and new business cases, including participation in large case strategy discussions
• Initiate and authorise new and existing business quotations to secure optimal products and terms within agreed service levels
• Provide technical advice and market insight to Agents on cover, appetite and placement strategy
• Negotiate with insurers to ensure appropriate cover, accurate risk presentation, and a seamless process between Agent, insurer and client
• Build and maintain effective relationships with underwriting teams, sector specialists, placement teams and business development colleagues
• Hold external suppliers accountable for service standards and quality, escalating concerns where necessary
• Deliver on-the-job coaching, mentoring and technical development to Sales & Service handlers
• Identify cross-selling and exposure opportunities to enhance client protection
• Attend client meetings (virtually or face-to-face) alongside Agents where commercially appropriate
• Develop and deliver training on products, processes and market developments to improve technical capability and service standards
• Investigate, authorise or escalate referred, declined or exceptional cases in accordance with delegated authority limits
• Deliver short-term projects and ad-hoc activities as agreed with the Line Manager

Leadership Expectations

This role contributes to team direction and performance through:

• Translating organisational strategy into clear, stretching objectives
• Driving results and holding self and others accountable for agreed standards
• Challenging conventional thinking and managing risk to execute successfully
• Demonstrating strong customer focus, ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Motivating and developing colleagues while acting as a positive role model

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Dip CII qualification desirable

Experience & Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of the UK Commercial Insurance Market, gained within either a broker or insurer environment
• Experience handling new or existing commercial business placements
• Specialist knowledge in Financial Lines, High-Risk Liability or London Market placements is advantageous
• Proven experience providing technical guidance and support to both internal and external stakeholders

Contact:
Emily Doull-Reeves, Associate Director – Underwriting on 07889 672926
admin@lawesgroup.co.uk