Business Development Manager - Insurance Broker

He/she must build relationships with clients to ensure retention of business and facilitate new business. An extensive knowledge of products and providers is necessary. The New Business Development Manager is responsible for complete and accurate administration related to all policies and clients. EDUCATION/TRAINING Short-term Insurance qualification RE 5 Product Specific Training Class of Business Commercial and Personal Lines CPD hours in current cycle EXPERIENCE Eight years in the insurance industry with at least five of these interacting with Commercial, Transport and Personal Lines clients. CORE COMPETENCIES Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Proven sales and marketing skills Negotiation skills Good administration (Filing/record keeping) Good analytical and decision making skills Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, specifically Word and Excel Sound knowledge Insurers and insurance products Knowledge of the Insurance industry in general Experience on insurance systems such as Flexi and Cardinal 360 Time management Ability to work under pressure