New Business Executive in Blackburn

This role will suit a commercial insurance producer who wants more room to build, more trust from the top, and a better return for the business you write. Whether you are already operating at Business Development Director level or you are a strong Business Development Manager ready for a bigger platform, this is the sort of move that can give you more control over your market and your earning potential. Based in North Manchester, this is with an independent insurance broker that still values relationships, decision-making and commercial common sense. You will not be buried in layers of process or asked to fit a rigid corporate template. You will be given the space to go after the right clients, build a book properly and be recognised for the results.

The opportunity

This is a pure business development role focused on winning and developing commercial insurance clients. The exact level can flex depending on your background, market presence and ability to generate revenue. It is a strong fit for someone who is credible in front of clients, comfortable opening doors, and able to turn quality conversations into long-term accounts. You may already have an established pipeline in the North West, or you may simply know how to create one from scratch and want a better home for your work.

What the role involves

• You will be responsible for identifying, approaching and converting new commercial insurance opportunities across the region.
• That could include SME, mid-market or more complex client relationships depending on your background.
• You will work closely with leadership and internal broking support, but this is not a role where you sit back and wait for leads to appear.
• It needs someone who enjoys being in the market, building trust, and creating momentum.

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new business across commercial insurance lines.
• Build a pipeline of prospective clients in North Manchester and the wider North West market.
• Develop relationships with business owners, finance directors and senior decision-makers.
• Identify cross-sell and wider portfolio opportunities where relevant.
• Present insurance programmes clearly and commercially.
• Work with internal broking teams to deliver solutions that retain and grow accounts.
• Maintain a disciplined approach to pipeline management and revenue forecasting.
• Represent the business well in the local market and wider insurance community.

Who this role could suit

• An experienced Business Development Manager in commercial insurance looking for more freedom and better reward.
• A Business Development Director who wants to step away from a more corporate environment.
• A proven commercial insurance producer with a track record of winning new clients.
• Someone from an independent broker or national broker background who values autonomy.
• A relationship-led salesperson who understands that quality business takes time to build properly.

Why this broker

Independent brokers can still offer something a lot of larger firms struggle with: speed, trust and the ability to make sensible decisions without everything becoming a committee discussion. This business offers a platform for someone who wants to make an impact without unnecessary noise around the role. You will be judged on what matters, supported by people who understand the commercial insurance market, and given the chance to build something valuable over time.

Salary and benefits

• Basic salary from £50,000 to £80,000.
• 20% commission.
• Independent broker environment with less red tape.
• Clear opportunity to shape your role and market approach.
• Strong long‑term earning potential for the right producer.
• North Manchester base with regional market focus.

The next step

If you are a Commercial Insurance Business Development Manager or Business Development Director and you are open to a more grown‑up conversation about where you could do your best work, this is worth a look.