Account Manager - Broker Partnerships Account Lead in Bristol

The purpose of this role is to collaborate with intermediaries to drive profitable business growth, achieve sales targets, and meet growth objectives in alignment with Company policies and delegated responsibilities.

We’re seeking a commercially minded Account Manager to join our Distribution team, working closely with intermediaries and corporate clients to drive profitable growth across the Southwest region, including but not limited to Bristol, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Wiltshire, Southampton, Poole and South Wales.

Our ideal candidate thrives on developing trusted partnerships with brokers and corporate clients, positioning QBE as a valued and long‑term partner through strong technical expertise and market insight. If you’re a confident, natural relationship builder who thrives in an environment where you can drive meaningful business, please apply!

Your new role

• Drive profitable growth within the allocated channel territory by achieving new business and retention targets.
• Develop and establish business relationships and opportunities with new and existing corporate clients to meet defined sales objectives.
• Work collaboratively with Underwriting, Operations, Claims and other internal stakeholders to deliver optimal client outcomes.
• Review and manage existing portfolios, recommending and implementing strategies to optimise growth, profitability and product mix.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with intermediaries, key accounts and corporate clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring solutions meet client needs while aligning with underwriting guidelines and delegated authorities.

About You

• Significant experience within an insurance, reinsurance or broker with a strong understanding of commercial insurance products and distribution models.
• Sound knowledge of underwriting guidelines, delegated authorities and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage and grow corporate client portfolios with strong negotiation, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Commercially astute and results‑driven, with a proactive and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks and deliver under tight deadlines.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people.

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.

With more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. We offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

Inclusion and Accessibility

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions.

What next?

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

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