Head of Business Development - Insurance in London

Head of Business Development - Insurance in London

London Part-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Moody's Corporation

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead business development in the insurance sector and drive growth opportunities.
  • Company: Join Moody's, a global leader in risk assessment and AI innovation.
  • Benefits: Dynamic work environment with hybrid options and travel opportunities.
  • Other info: Engage with senior industry stakeholders and influence product development.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of insurance by connecting clients with cutting-edge solutions.
  • Qualifications: Experience in the insurance market and strong collaboration skills required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

  • Deep understanding of the insurance market across the UK and Continental Europe, including brokers, insurers, and reinsurers
  • Established London market network with perspective of unique market drivers and trends
  • Strong collaboration skills across sales, product, and marketing functions
  • Strategic thinker with a track record of identifying and executing growth opportunities
  • Fluency in English; additional European languages are advantageous
  • Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency, including awareness of responsible AI practices
  • Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) required
  • Graduate/second-level degree preferred (e.g., MBA, Master’s, or Ph.CII qualification or equivalent insurance certification preferred)

Expand Moody’s presence by developing new client relationships and identifying growth opportunities. Drive market engagement through collaboration with sales, product, and marketing teams. Build a network of senior industry stakeholders and connect them with Moody’s leadership. Source new business opportunities through strategic networking and market intelligence. Share market feedback with product teams to inform development and innovation. This position offers a dynamic work environment, requiring up to 50% travel to engage with clients face-to-face, while also providing the flexibility of hybrid working.

The Insurance Sales team drives the growth of Moody’s Analytics by delivering integrated, high-impact solutions that support insurers across underwriting, pricing, reserving, capital management, and risk analytics. The Casualty WFS team plays a critical role within the Insurance segment, partnering closely with Product, Strategy, and Delivery teams to bring the full strength of Moody’s expertise to insurance clients across Europe.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

Moody's Corporation

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We think you need these skills to ace Head of Business Development - Insurance in London

Deep understanding of the insurance market
Established London market network
Collaboration skills
Strategic thinking
Fluency in English
Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts
Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning AI tools