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Senior Insurer Placements Manager
full-time•London
About this role
Who Are We?
We insure small businesses and enable big dreams – not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.
We’re a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called 'The Big Dreams Project’, we're working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.
Why not check out our advert on YouTube: Simply Business TV advert 2024: 'Simply the Best'.
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1What Is the Opportunity?
This is a senior role reporting directly to the Head of Insurer Markets, where you will act as a subject matter expert on insurers and the wider market. You will lead on delivering commercial income with your defined panel of partners, taking ownership of the best financial outcomes for the business while maintaining strong, lasting relationships.What sets this role apart is the balance between driving financial performance and championing the best outcomes for our customers. You won't just be following a process; you will use your expertise to influence placement strategy, horizon scan for future trends, and challenge the status quo to support our core and new market strategies.
As one of our Senior Insurer Placements Manager, you’ll:
Lead sales, business development, and relationship management activities with a defined panel of prospective and existing insurers.
Negotiate commercial terms and contracts to onboard new partners, ensuring the best financial results for Simply Business.
Drive placement strategy for all business lines, ensuring the best arrangements for customers, insurers, and the business.
Horizon scan for competitor activity and future trends to inform our strategic direction and internal thinking.
Act as the business owner for tenders and book transfers, delivering initiatives that unlock capacity.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve day-to-day issues and support the best outcomes for the business.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Highly skilled in complex commercial and contractual negotiations, with a track record of achieving results.
A skilled networker with deep connections within the UK insurance industry and strong product knowledge.
Strategic and analytical, capable of using data and insurance metrics to drive insights and inform actions.
Creative and solution-oriented, ready to bring new ideas to the table to support pipeline building.
Assertive and confident, able to remain calm under pressure while working with stakeholders at all levels.
Self-reliant and motivated, consistently delivering against objectives even during periods of uncertainty.
We know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.)
We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.
Ready to join us? Apply today.
What are the benefits of working at Simply Business:
we offer a great work-life balance where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid
on top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits
our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver
our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And our long-serving employees get a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service
private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition is a core benefit. Plus a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses
we offer a competitive salary based oon your experience and the current market. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance
Employment Practices
Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We don’t (and won’t) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.
What you'll do
- The Senior Insurer Placements Manager will lead sales and relationship management activities with insurers, driving placement strategy and ensuring optimal financial outcomes. This role involves negotiating contracts, horizon scanning for trends, and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
About Simply Business
Simply Business is dedicated to making small business insurance simple and accessible. Our cutting edge tech and data capabilities allows small business owners to easily search and compare quotes from top-rated insurers, customize their coverage, and purchase and access their policies online. Experienced insurance agents from our award-winning contact centers in the UK and the US are also available to provide expert guidance throughout the process for customers who prefer to speak to us.
We have nearly 20 years of experience supporting the success of small businesses and over one million customers worldwide trust Simply Business for their insurance.
In 2015 and 2016, Simply Business was named the #1 Best Company To Work For by the Sunday Times in the UK and in 2025, we were recognised as one of the best places to work in 6 categories by Built In in the US.
Want to learn more?
In the UK, visit SimplyBusiness.co.uk
In the US, visit SimplyBusiness.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Senior Insurer Placements Manager do at Simply Business?
As a Senior Insurer Placements Manager at Simply Business, you will: the Senior Insurer Placements Manager will lead sales and relationship management activities with insurers, driving placement strategy and ensuring optimal financial outcomes. This role involves negotiating contracts, horizon scanning for trends, and collaborating with internal stakeholders..
Is the Senior Insurer Placements Manager position at Simply Business remote?
The Senior Insurer Placements Manager position at Simply Business is based in London, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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