Portfolio Manager

Due to growth, we are seeking an additional Portfolio Manager for our Wholesale Broking and Outplacement Services department, known as National Intermediary Services (NIS). This role is a key part of the leadership team within NIS. Our mission at NIS is straightforward: we assist our Agency Network in winning and retaining more customers by broking into the wider insurance market to support specific needs in their insurance programs. Joining us during this period of progressive change offers numerous growth opportunities and chances for career progression, as the business is set to nearly double in size over the next five years. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with us and contribute to our success. As a Portfolio Manager, you will support gap-fill and additional solutions for Commercial and High Net Worth products. The role will also include the development of existing product classes, such as Marine Cargo and Group Personal Accident & Travel. The ability to learn and train on new product areas will be provided. Your key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining effective relationships within the insurance market to determine solutions, strategies, and processes, ensuring long-term sustainability. You'll implement impartial selection of new insurance partners to maintain a market-leading supply chain panel that supports the NIS strategy. Additionally, you'll ensure the quality and delivery of products and services meet customer needs, review and report on conversion, retention, and pricing performance to ensure targets are met, and develop products to ensure a market-leading offering for our customers. Engaging with the wider NFUM community to understand business needs and deliver complementary solutions will be a crucial part of your role as well as being involved in activities that involve the promotion / roll out of a product to the agency network (which can include a combination of webinars, seminars, roadshows, etc.).

You have extensive trading experience in a market-facing role within an insurer and/or large broker, bringing a strategic mindset and deep knowledge of general commercial insurance. Your background includes establishing, managing, and reviewing general insurance partnerships to maximize growth and profitability. You are adept at the technical development of general insurance products, including product coverage, policy wording, and change management. Your leadership and management skills have been honed through years of driving performance and delivering results in a targeted insurance regulatory environment.,

• Ability to excel in navigating complex market dynamics and developing effective solutions.
• Ability to guide teams towards achieving their full potential is a testament to your strong leadership and management capabilities.
• Committed to exceeding expectations and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills are instrumental in securing favourable terms and fostering collaboration.
• Adept at creating and maintaining strong connections with clients and colleagues alike.
• Effective communication skills ensure clear and productive interactions with all stakeholders.
  
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We're one of the UK's leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we've put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being "a great place to work" and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024. We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees. We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.Benefits and Rewards When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
• Salary up to £90k dependant upon experience
• Company car or Car Allowance
• Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Private medical insurance + options to add family members
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.