Broker - Commercial Full-time Job

Great opportunity to work for a leading insurance broker with a global presence

Great Work-life-balance + Professional and Personal Development opportunities

Good incentive programme - huge earning potential

About us:

At Gallagher, we’ve been helping to protect what’s important to people and businesses for more than 95 years. Gallagher is the world’s third largest insurance brokerage and risk management companies, with a global network of brokers in over 130 countries.

We make success happen. We are stronger as one team and together we continually strive to make a difference, whether it’s for our clients, our colleagues or our communities. Our shared values are core to our culture and are reflected in everything we do, as set out in The Gallagher Way.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly confident and professional Commercial Broker to join our team in Auckland North (Takapuna). In this role, you will work collaboratively to service a portfolio of clients, providing them with timely and trusted advice. As a key relationship holder and adviser, you will be responsible for risk consulting, managing renewals, building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, and driving growth within the existing portfolio while also pursuing new business opportunities.

You will have the opportunity to inherit and expand upon an established and profitable book of client business. Your contributions will be instrumental in furthering Gallagher's growth, reputation, and standing in the industry and marketplace.

If you are a motivated and experienced Commercial Broker looking for a new challenge, we invite you to apply. Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the success of Gallagher.

Key Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate our values, through actions that help the business achieve its mission, to position our clients to financially survive any insurable event
• Maintain client relationships by delivering an outstanding client experience, ensuring trust and brand loyalty exists with our brand front of mind to further retain clients
• Management of renewals ensuring that they are completed on or before expiry dates
• Servicing of alterations, endorsements and setting up new policies and finance agreements
• Resolve client queries and manage the collection of premiums within the required timeframe
• Deliver product advice and services that are appropriate to specific needs that are compliant with legislation and service agreements
• Proactively cross sell and promote products to clients including premium funding, cyber risk, domestic insurance and life and health
• Build knowledge and understanding of your client's business and industry market to provide trusted advice and to grow your portfolio
• Develop new clients through the effective use of networks and own research
• Establish and implement a new business strategy to generate and achieve portfolio growth
• Develop and exceed annual budget and goals
• Coach the Broker Support Staff to develop their knowledge and capabilities so that they become able to manage their own client base

Skills and Experience:

• Previous commercial insurance broking experience (minimum of 3 years)
• Strong relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to develop and manage complex client accounts
• Experience in developing new business opportunities
• A strong sense of teamwork and a committed work ethic
• Demonstrated understanding of NZ insurance policies and regulations
• Holds or is working towards a Certificate in Financial Services (NZQA Level 5)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive reward and recognition programme
• Life insurance benefit (T&Cs apply)
• Discounted personal insurance
• Yearly wellness contribution
• Yearly flu vaccinations

We support you to develop your skills with excellent learning and development opportunities within a friendly team environment. We are committed to helping our people grow and succeed with us. By investing in learning and development at every level, we nurture the professional growth of our people at each step of their career path. We were recognized for our continuing commitment to our people with an ‘Employer of Choice’ award in 2023 HRD Awards New Zealand.

How to apply:

We know you’ll really enjoy being part of our professional, close-knit team. As part of the US-based Gallagher group of companies, we have scale and multi-national reach with a kiwi feel. If this sounds like you, then click the “quick apply” button above, or for more information contact our friendly recruitment team via email at