Placement Broker

About the Role

Join a leading insurance brokerage where your work will support clients during pivotal life moments by delivering clear, confident, and innovative insurance placement solutions. As a Placement Broker, you will collaborate closely with Placement Leads to design and implement strategies across essential insurance lines of business. Your role covers program formulation, insurer negotiations, market analysis, and providing actionable insights to client service teams across New Zealand and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Placement Leads to architect program designs and conduct strategic account assessments.
• Manage portfolios and engage with insurers across New Zealand, London, Asia, and Australia.
• Deliver market intelligence and advisory support to client servicing groups.
• Build comprehension of placement strategies to meet evolving business and client objectives.
• Foster and maintain effective relationships with underwriters and insurance carriers.
• Utilize the company’s analytics platforms to generate and share critical insights.
• Contribute to tender submissions, foster client retention, and support new client acquisition efforts.
• Implement operational best practices aligned with organizational principles and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to conduct, operations, privacy, and third-party engagements.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of primary insurance products such as Property, General Liability, and Motor insurance. You should be adept at interpreting intricate policy language and leveraging data for advisory purposes. Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation and communication are vital, alongside the ability to thrive within a dynamic, small team environment.

• Comprehensive understanding of fundamental insurance products.
• Proficiency in interpreting and clearly communicating policy details.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation expertise.
• Strong communication and presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrated adaptability, self-drive, and commitment to ongoing improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Engage with supportive, collaborative teams at local and international levels.
• Benefit from thorough onboarding and continual professional development.
• Opportunities for career growth across various company divisions.
• Competitive salary package with annual incentives.
• Comprehensive health, life, and income protection insurance options.
• Discounts on gym memberships and flexible working arrangements including early finishes on Fridays and dedicated wellbeing days.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs providing support services.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We provide equal employment opportunities irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We actively support reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment.