Placement Broker

Were supporting a well-established insurance group in their search for an experiencedCommercial Placement Brokerto join their Manchester operation. This role sits within a growing placement function that supports a network of regional broking teams, helping secure competitive terms for new commercial enquiries.

About the Role

Working within a specialist placement team, youll take responsibility for securing coverage for new commercial risks across multiple product lines. The position is fast-moving and market-facing, requiring someone who enjoys negotiating, problem-solving, and collaborating with both brokers and insurers.

Youll play a key role in shaping placement strategy, using your technical expertise and market insight to deliver strong outcomes.

This is a full time, permanent position and the salary for this role is up to £60,000 depending on background and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the placement of new commercial business across a range of classes, such as property, liability, combined packages, and other general commercial lines.
• Build, maintain, and develop relationships with insurers, underwriters, and internal broking teams.
• Provide guidance and placement support to account executives and brokers, including insight on market trends, insurer appetite, and options available.
• Use knowledge of the regional market to identify opportunities, overcome placement challenges, and structure effective solutions.
• Keep informed of changes in underwriting appetite, emerging trends, and product developments.

About You

Youll have a solid grounding in commercial insurance broking, ideally with experience placing mid-sized to larger cross-class risks into the open market. This role would suit someone currently working in a placement-focused position, or an experienced account handler/broker looking to progress into a more market-facing role.

You will bring:

• Proven experience placing a variety of commercial risks.
• Strong insurer relationships and a good understanding of current market conditions.
• Confidence in negotiating terms for more complex cases.
• A collaborative, communication-focused style of working.
• Progress towards professional qualifications (CII) would be an advantage.

Elite Staffing Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency on this vacancy.

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