Insurer Development Manager – Partnership Development

An opportunity has arisen for a Manager to work within the Panel & Product Development (PPD) team. This important role requires an incumbent who is highly organised and skilled in developing and managing key business relationships. The successful candidate will combine knowledge and experience of personal lines insurance with outstanding commercial acumen.

The successful incumbent will enjoy a competitive package including; 25 days annual leave, contributory pension, private healthcare, life assurance, management bonus scheme and onsite gym.

The Role:

• To take responsibility for the ‘ownership’ of a portfolio of Insurer accounts. ‘Ownership’ to include development of Insurer account to support PPD’s vision and to achieve departmental and group strategic objectives.
• Ensuring the delivery of ‘best in class’ relationship management
• Establish positive key internal stakeholder relationships providing information for regular forums, as appropriate i.e. market news, developments and best practice
• To provide leadership, direction and support to members of the Insurer Development team in relation to development of Insurer accounts
• Set and agree annual Joint Business Plans with Insurer portfolio that reflect the BGL growth strategy and the desired customer footprint in the Group’s chosen markets
• Introduce new products and commercial opportunities to BGL

You must be able to demonstrate:

• Significant Insurance Industry Experience
• Strong experience in stakeholder management
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously
• Ability to make decisions with confidence
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to manage and develop a team

Some key attributes you will possess:

• Be a confident, social individual who is able to communicate and negotiate effectively at all levels with both internal and external customers
• Be able to work to strict deadlines and on own initiative
• Be confident in performing the analysis work required to measure insurer performance and to measure trends in the market place
• Be conscientious and committed
• Be commercially focused
• Have excellent planning and organisational skills
• Have a flexible approach

Closing Date: 17 August 2012
BGL Group - 10 months ago