About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Broker Relationship Executive to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing new and growing broker relationships. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of the insurance industry.
Responsibilities
- Management and development of new and growing broker relationships.
- Development responsibility for broker panel, varying in size, complexity, or technical nature.
- Delivery of own sales and business performance targets with minimal supervision.
- Work with brokers to educate and implement new initiatives, drive pipeline, and execute sales campaigns and marketing.
- Identifying actual and potential customers or intermediary needs and meeting them with existing products and propositions.
- Complete a granular evaluation of your broker panel to drive maximum share of wallet.
- Represent Zurich in a professional manner.
- Achieve minimum required standard for completion of all essential business tools.
- Implement the Zurich distribution strategy and objectives through all allocated brokers.
- Gaining and feeding back market intelligence/activity.
- Carry out presentations and sales training for new product launches.
- Working alongside Underwriters and the wider business to provide brokers with a market-leading service proposition.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of market dynamics, product details, and technical aspects, with a strong drive to continuously improve.
- Adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- Well-versed in the unique characteristics and trends of the UK General Insurance market.
- Proven ability to forge strong connections with brokers.
- Effective collaborator with a strong ability to work within a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to articulate ideas clearly and confidently.
- Skilled in managing your schedule and prioritising tasks based on urgency and business needs.
- Ability to oversee and drive successful outcomes in these areas.
- Exceptional planning skills to manage your diary effectively and prioritise tasks critical to business success.
Skills
- Sales
- Product knowledge
- Market knowledge
- Interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking
- Communication
- Time management
- Planning
Location
- Essex/East Anglia
- Chelmsford Offices
- Croydon Offices
Work Type
- Part-time
- Job-share
- Full-time
- Flexible hours
- Working from home
Education Level
- DIP CII qualification or working towards it (preferred)
Benefits
- 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme
- Annual company bonus
- Private medical insurance
- Option to buy up to an additional 20 days holiday
- Option to sell holiday
- Range of other flexible benefits
About the Company
- At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.
- With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
- We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee: to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.
- Our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people.
- Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.
- Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups).
- We’ve created an environment that places real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective.
- We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity.
- Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest‑established corporate trusts in the UK.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic.
- As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview.
- You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
