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Insurance Broker Jobs & Broking Careers

Explore insurance broker jobs on iCAN Apply and find opportunities to build client relationships, develop specialist knowledge and help people and businesses arrange suitable cover. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of broking experience, discover roles that match your skills and ambitions.

On iCAN Apply you can browse insurance broking jobs across account handling, client management, technical support and specialist placement. Your next move could involve supporting a broader range of clients, developing expertise in a particular insurance market or taking responsibility for a team.

Find the right role within insurance broking

Broking brings together several types of work, from understanding a client’s risks to negotiating with insurers and keeping policies up to date. Job titles can often overlap between employers, so always look closely at the job role and listed responsibilities before applying for broking jobs.

Account handlers and client service roles

Account handlers help manage the day-to-day needs of clients, including gathering information, obtaining quotations, arranging renewals and processing changes to cover. These roles can suit people who enjoy combining customer contact with detailed technical work and managing several deadlines.

Account executives and client managers

Account executives typically take responsibility for developing client relationships and managing a portfolio of business. Depending on the position, the emphasis may be on retaining existing clients, winning new business or both. Check how the employer divides responsibilities between executives, account handlers and specialist brokers.

Placing brokers and specialist brokers

Placing brokers work with insurance markets to negotiate and arrange cover, using their understanding of risks, policy terms and insurer appetite. Specialist roles may focus on areas such as property, construction, cyber, marine or aviation, where knowledge of the sector and relationships with underwriters can be particularly valuable.

Broker technicians and support roles

Technical and support teams help broking activity run accurately and efficiently through documentation, data management and placement administration. These positions can offer a route into the sector or a long-term technical career, with responsibilities varying by employer and market.

What to look for in your next broking job

When comparing insurance broker jobs, consider how each opportunity would change the work you do, the clients you support and the expertise you develop.

• Will you work with individuals, smaller businesses, large organisations or other insurance intermediaries?
• Does the role cover several classes of insurance or require detailed knowledge of a particular product or sector?
• Will you inherit existing accounts, develop new relationships or combine both? Make sure you ask how targets are set and what support is available.
• Find out who handles administration, placements and claims, and how colleagues share responsibility for client service.
• Ask about technical training, mentoring and support towards Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualifications.
• Check office attendance, client visits and travel requirements alongside any hybrid or remote working options.

Starting or progressing your broking career

If you are new to the insurance sector, look for apprenticeships, graduate programmes and trainee or assistant positions that provide structured learning. Experience in customer service, administration or sales can give you useful examples of communication, organisation and relationship building, but check which technical skills each employer expects you to bring.

For experienced candidates, a strong application should explain the types of clients and insurance products you know, your responsibilities and the results you have achieved. Relevant examples might include retaining clients through a challenging renewal, negotiating suitable terms for a complex risk or improving the way your team manages its workload.

Insurance broking jobs: your questions answered

Are all insurance broker jobs sales-focused?

The balance varies considerably, with some roles centred on winning business and others focused on servicing accounts, negotiating placements or providing technical support. You should read the responsibilities and performance expectations on the job listing to understand how much business development is involved.

Do I need CII qualifications to apply?

Requirements depend on the specific role and each different employer, so check whether qualifications are essential, preferred or something you can work towards after joining. If you’re already studying, include your progress on your CV and ask what support is available to continue.

Can I develop my career without moving into management?

Specialist broking and technical roles can offer progression through deeper expertise, more complex accounts and greater responsibility for placements. When discussing development with an employer, ask about opportunities for experienced practitioners as well as team leadership.

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