DUAL Business Development Manager - South West & Midlands

Howden Group Holdings; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Helping you do more

DUAL is a different kind of MGA and has been since day one in 1998. We’ve built our business on the idea that when industry expertise, intelligent underwriting and an entrepreneurial mindset come together, insurance can help our partners thrive. Today that philosophy is as relevant as ever. Our intermediary and carrier partners around the world rely on our underwriting teams to take initiative, lean into the challenges of an increasingly complex world, and respond to our clients’ emerging needs.

A career that grows with you

DUAL is a place where you can bring your whole self to work – a people-first company that helps you be the best you can be.

• We’re looking for the individuals who want something bigger, who think a little differently and are ready for change.
• Join a high energy, fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Full time, based in the north of England working within a collaborative team.
• Location: South West England and Midlands Region

Role Overview

As DUAL enters the Regional Commercial market, the role of Business Development Manager is key to ensure we deliver a joined-up DUAL to our Broker Partners. You will be responsible for bringing the whole of DUAL UK to market, covering 25+ products across our Commercial, Personal and Specialty business lines. You will work closely with Underwriters from across the business and the local leadership team to shape solutions for brokers and customers.

This is a new role for DUAL UK in the SW market and provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced Insurance professional to shape how DUAL UK delivers its proposition into the local market. You will be joining in the early stages of our Regional Commercial build.

Key responsibilities

• Enable DUAL UK to deliver on its ambitious growth plans
• Lead market engagement in the SW & Midlands, ensuring we deliver a joined-up DUAL to our Broker partners
• Develop strong working relationships with Underwriting colleagues
• Utilise and contribute towards the development various distribution assets (CRM and MI suite) to enable better decisions
• Triage opportunities and facilitate the growth of relationships between brokers and the various centres of excellence DUAL hold
• Co-create multi-year plans with brokers and deliver against them, taking proactive action to address gaps to plan
• Ensure effective delivery of strategic initiatives, new product launches, and proposition refreshes
• Be the “eyes and ears” for DUAL UK in the local market
• Play an active role in driving innovation and development ideas across Distribution and DUAL UK

Key skills and attributes

• Strong commercial acumen, with experience operating in Commercial lines market preferable
• Highly engaging communicator with excellent inter-personal skills
• Strong ability to influence and negotiate with brokers and underwriters
• Strong financial acumen and presentation skills
• Analytical and creative thinker in meeting Underwriting needs whilst working in partnership with brokers
• Ability to motivate and gain buy-in from others effectively
• Committed to learning and development i.e. continual professional development. ACII qualified, or working towards preferable
• Self-starter and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

At DUAL, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, a wide range of wellbeing programs, competitive salaries, and generous pension plans. But we know you expect all that.

What you might not expect is a workplace where every voice is heard, where volunteering in the community is part of the job, and where everyone is encouraged to contribute to our sustainability goals. We seek individuals who want to make a difference—not just in the workplace, but in the industry and the wider community.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about driving innovation, building meaningful relationships, and shaping the future of the insurance industry, we’d love to have you on our team. Join us at DUAL and be a part of something bigger. Apply now and start your journey with a company where bold thinking and collaboration lead the way.

DUAL is where ambitious people thrive. There’s an independent spirit and an entrepreneurial feel that run throughout the business. You’ll have greater freedom to use your talents to help clients and colleagues do more. We believe that’s fundamental to realising our vision to be the world’s best underwriting business.

Working here is rewarding. As well as job satisfaction and a stimulating culture, working at DUAL comes with all the benefits you’d expect from a global business – and some you wouldn’t.

• Family-first policies that support you through all of life’s milestones
• Health and wellbeing benefits including private medical insurance and more
• Critical illness and life insurance cover to give you extra financial security
• A choice of rewards for every five years of service, including shares
• Volunteer leave so you can make a difference outside of work too

Reasonable adjustments

At DUAL, we're committed to providing reasonable accommodations to make sure our positions align with our people’s needs. For example, we can always make adjustments to your office set-up – your software, hardware, desk and so on. We may also be able to offer flexible hours or hybrid working depending on your role and location. If you're excited about this position but have doubts as to how ‘workable’ it is for you, please send us your application. If your profile fits the criteria, we’ll be happy to chat about any reasonable accommodations you may need.

The power to change our world

As a business, DUAL is about taking action. It’s fundamental to our entrepreneurial spirit, and it doesn’t just apply during office hours. It relates to the communities we move in and the world we live in. That’s why we constantly strive to be a force for good.

Permanent