New Business Placement Broker - NJR Recruitment : Job Details

A highly respected commercial insurance broking business is looking for an experienced New Business Placement Broker to join their Manchester team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a dynamic, market-facing role where you’ll be at the heart of securing quality placements for a wide range of mid-to-large commercial risks across multiple lines.

You’ll work closely with a network of entrepreneurial brokers and some of the best insurers in the market, with the freedom to shape placement strategies, influence outcomes, and play a key role in driving new business success.

Responsibilities of the New Business Placement Broker:

• Negotiate and place new business across a variety of commercial lines, including property, casualty, and combined risks.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with insurers, brokers, and account executives to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Offer technical insight and strategic placement support to help broking teams win and retain business.
• Stay ahead of market trends, appetite shifts, and insurer capabilities to identify opportunities and craft tailored solutions.
• Contribute to a collaborative, deal-focused environment where your input and expertise are highly valued.

What we are looking for:

• Solid experience placing commercial risks across multiple lines in the open market.
• Strong knowledge of insurer appetite and the wider commercial insurance landscape.
• Confident negotiator with the ability to handle complex placements and build trusted relationships.
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with a passion for securing the best outcomes for clients.
• Ideally, CII qualified or working towards qualification.

Benefits of the New Business Placement Broker:

• Competitive base salary of £40,000 - £55,000 plus benefits.

• Hybrid working options once you’re settled in the role
• Ongoing training and development, including CII qualification support

• Opportunity to join a likeminded and forward thinking team.

This is an opportunity to join a professional, forward-thinking team where you’ll play a visible role in delivering tailored risk solutions for clients across diverse industries.

Ready to take the leap?

If you're interested in the Placement Broking opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Apply with your CV today and take the next step in your career journey.

For more information, please contact one of our specialist consultants and quote job reference NJR15873.