Average Insurance Manager salary in City of London

Who we are Grant Thornton’s Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. Joining us in Financial Services Business Consulting (FS BC) Our Financial Services Business Consulting (FS BC) is a market-focused financial advisory practice, concentrated on delivering exceptional client service. Be it a major issue, a complex problem, an unforeseen crisis or just a straightforward technicality, we are there to guide our clients through it. Our expertise spans the insurance, banking and securities and investment management industries. We align our core competencies to the industry challenges, ensuring the services we offer match the problems our clients face. Our track record is proven and a testament to our delivery capability. We have over 200 clients in the financial services sector, most of which are repeat customers, that benefit from our value-add engagements which have a lasting legacy. Joining the Agile Talent Community as an Interim Insurance Accountant you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time within FS BC and support our clients and internal teams on short to medium-term assignments. Skills we are looking for Previous accounting experience gained within Insurance sector.Previous experience in finance reporting (UK GAAP).Good working knowledge of IFRS 17 reporting and Solvency II reporting.You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) and an active member of the accrediting body.You will be Assistant Manager / Manager level. What’s in it for you Development: Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation. Engagement: As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community. Doing what’s right ahead of what’s easy Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential. How to join You’ll first apply by sending us your CV. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there’s interest to continue, we’ll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads.?If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks. We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please speak to the recruiter during the application process.?

Business Development ManagerJob Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for exploring and identifying new business opportunities to drive growth and expansion within the company. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a business development role, specifically within the insurance industry, with a strong understanding of both motor and non-motor insurance markets. Key Responsibilities: Market Expansion: Research and identify new business opportunities and potential partners in the motor and non-motor insurance sectors.Strategic Partnerships: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including insurance companies, and other industry players, to foster collaboration and create new revenue streams.Business Growth: Lead the development and execution of business development strategies that align with company goals and drive profitable growth in existing and new markets.Sales and Lead Generation: Drive the lead generation process and sales strategy for both motor and non-motor insurance products, ensuring the development of an effective pipeline.Customer Needs Assessment: Work closely with the marketing and product teams to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitor activities, to ensure the company is competitive in its offerings.Proposal Development: Prepare detailed business proposals, including pricing strategies, presentations, and reports, to present to potential clients and partners.Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, ensuring favourable agreements for the company while meeting client needs.Market Intelligence: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging opportunities, and regulatory changes within the motor and non-motor insurance sectors.Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams such as marketing, and operations to ensure smooth execution of business development initiatives and successful partnerships.Reporting: Track and report on business development progress, including KPIs, opportunities, and pipeline activities to senior management. Qualifications: At least 5 years of proven experience in business development, sales, or related roles within the insurance industry.Strong knowledge of the motor and non-motor insurance markets.Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.Ability to analyze market trends and customer behaviour to identify new opportunities.Strong understanding of business strategy and financials.Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales and business development targets.Experience with contract negotiation and proposal development.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus.CII qualification will be an advantage. Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.

THIS ROLE IS 100% REMOTE BASED - UK WIDE Insurance Technician - London Market (Fully Remote) Role and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Client Services & Delivery Manager, this individual will be responsible for supporting the Underwriting Clientele by providing a wide range of administrative duties, with an emphasis on bordereaux management. Ideal candidates will have experience working in insurance operations at a Technician, Underwiting / Broker Support / Broker Back-Up, or similar areas, with good Client Services skills and prior experience working with bordereau. Essential Functions: Provide technical and administrative duties as agreed with each Underwriting Client. Build and manage relationships with Underwriting Client’s and third party service providers. Assist in delivering Compliance / Underwriting Control - Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations, minimum standards and market practices e.g., sanctions checks. Attend and participate in meetings concerned with onboarding new Underwriting Clients and defining the services to be provided. Work with third party service providers to identify and outsource appropriate administrative tasks. Conduct underwriting support, bordereaux management and prossessing, credit control and reconciliation activities through to cash allocations, producing, and issuing statements of account. Assist in the development of new services and the continuous improvement of existing processes performed by the function. Manage workflows and task management tools ensuring that service level agreements are adhered to. Any other ad hoc tasks as defined and agreed with the Underwriting Clients. Respond to queries from internal and external parties as required in a timely manner. To monitor and respond to changes in regulation and compliance. Preferred Technical skills: Client Services / Insurance Technical / Underwriting Support - managing relationships with a portfolio of clients for the life cycle of the engagement. Project management experience and managing business projects for the full life cycle, from inception to implementation. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Understands the fundamentals of commercial insurance processes/services. Working knowledge of insurance technology (i.e. policy and program admin systems) Understanding of Agile project management and development process. Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in insurance industry (Insurance Company or MGA) preferred Client dealing experience is necessary CII qualifications desired but not necessary Excellent communication and collaboration skills required, to effectively work with a variety of business partners Ability to work dynamically between key stakeholder teams Self-motivated and innovative with the ability to organize and manage own work, and effectively work in collaboration with others Preferred Skills: Good working knowledge of bordereaux essential Relationship building/management Strong Customer focus Problem owner as well as resolver Team player Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.