At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to drive growth and profitability in commercial insurance.
- Company: Intact Insurance, a forward-thinking company transforming the insurance industry.
- Benefits: Annual bonus, hybrid working, 25 days leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment focused on growth and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial underwriting and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70089 £ per year.
This role is to be based in either Maidstone, Horsham or London
Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe.
It’s a new name and a new way to do business.
Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we’re focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive.
Shape the future
We’re leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
When you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.
Grow with us
We’re customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow.
Whether you’re early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we’ll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive.
Win as a Team
As someone who is already part of the team you know we support you to shape the future, win as a team and grow with us, and we are delighted you have decided to continue your career journey with Intact.
The Commercial Manager is accountable for P&L performance across defined panels of brokers, leading a team of Senior Trading Underwriters and Trading Underwriters to deliver growth, profitability, retention and portfolio quality.
The role drives excellent broker engagement, underwriting discipline and adoption of P Strategy, creating sustainable growth across complex and relationship-led business.
You’ll make an impact by
- Developing and executing broker strategies and business plans, driving growth, retention and portfolio performance across assigned broker panels.
- Leading broker engagement activity, building great market relationships and ensuring delivery of a compelling customer and broker proposition.
- Driving team engagement, capability development and performance management, creating a high-performing culture that supports commercial success.
- Ensuring compliance with policies, standards and regulatory requirements, identifying opportunities to improve customer outcomes and operational effectiveness.
- Resolving complex trading and underwriting issues, escalating strategic matters appropriately.
- Influencing stakeholders through excellent communication, commercial insight and data-driven decision making.
- Maintaining a consistent operating rhythm across Regions, working closely with fellow Commercial Managers to share insight, align delivery and drive underwriting excellence.
- Actively contributing to the Commercial Manager community of practice, promoting collaboration, consistency and best practice across the Regional business.
- Championing continuous improvement and fostering innovation within the team.
Your skills and experience
- Considerable experience in Commercial Lines underwriting and broker trading, with a proven ability to deliver P&L outcomes through effective broker engagement, business planning, portfolio management and team leadership.
- Proven experience as an effective people leader, extensive supervisory experience, capable of building high performing teams, managing performance and delivering consistent underwriting and commercial results across a defined portfolio.
- Advanced leadership and people management skills; proven ability to build high-performing teams.
- Solid understanding of functional processes and ability to apply judgment within defined policies.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to engage stakeholders effectively.
- Problem-solving and decision-making within defined parameters.
- Digital fluency and ability to use tools for planning and monitoring.
- Professional certifications may be advantageous.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Being part of our team means you’ll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. As a permanent member, here’s what you can look forward to:
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Up to 11% pension contributions
- Hybrid working + flexible hours
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
- Career development and mentoring
- Inclusive culture + employee networks
- Share investment options
Our DEI Commitment
We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work-life balance.
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Commercial Manager employer: Intact Insurance
At Intact Insurance, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that champions growth and innovation. As a DevOps & Automation Platform Services Manager in London, you'll benefit from a supportive environment with flexible working options, comprehensive career development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the insurance industry while enjoying competitive benefits like an annual bonus, generous pension contributions, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
