A natural match if you have experience as a commercial insurance broker for SMEs and thrive in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments.
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Original posting from iwoca via Ashby
We're looking for Commercial Insurance Brokers
Are you a commercial insurance expert with an entrepreneurial spirit? We’re looking for high-energy Commercial Insurance Brokers to help us build a brand-new insurance venture. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to redefine how SMEs protect their businesses, we want to hear from you.
The company
We're here because we believe in SMEs. We believe they deserve better than confusing jargon, slow and outdated customer experiences, and being caught out by hidden conditions and fees. And we believe it's our job to help them navigate risk with confidence.
Since 2012, iwoca has made finance fast, flexible, and fair for over 150,000 businesses. Now, we're doing the same for insurance. We're building a brand new insurance business from the ground up — to protect SMEs in the moments that matter most.
Our passionate team is driven to help even more SMEs succeed by providing access to better finance and services that make running a business easier. Our ultimate mission is to support one million SMEs in their defining moments, creating lasting impact for the communities and economies they drive.
The team
The team is a small, smart, entrepreneurial group responsible for launching iwoca's new SME insurance business. Here’s how the team work together:
- Customer-obsessed: The team challenges itself to build insurance that its customers actually want, rather than what insurers simply want to sell.
- Curious & supportive: The team collaborates across disciplines to find creative solutions to complex problems in a safe and supportive environment.
- Motivated & humble: The team is motivated, fast-paced and highly autonomous. We’re humble and make sure to celebrate wins and have fun along the way.
- Entrepreneurial & growth-minded: The environment is ideal for someone who thrives on taking full ownership and is ready to roll up their sleeves and build.
The role
As a Commercial Insurance Broker, you will be a founding member of our new insurance venture, responsible for providing expert guidance to SMEs and building a modern, customer-first insurance experience from the ground up.
In this role, you will
- Deliver a seamless insurance experience by blending cutting-edge technology with human expertise.
- Advise on all lines of commercial insurance, handling both new business and renewals.
- Navigate the insurance market leveraging the Acturis platform and open-market relationships.
- Champion clear, professional communication via phone and email, speaking directly to our customers in plain English.
- Drive innovation by translating customer feedback into actionable insights for our product roadmap.
- Comply with internal standards and FCA regulations to ensure good customer outcomes.
The requirements
Essential:
- Proven track record of at least 2 years' experience as a commercial insurance broker.
- Proficient in handling all lines of commercial insurance for SMEs.
- A high-energy, resilient, and results-oriented personality that thrives on achieving goals. You have sharp problem-solving instincts and a "can-do" mindset.
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills, and a proactive approach to relationship management.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment, make swift decisions, and remove unnecessary friction for our customers.
Bonus:
- Insurance qualifications (Diploma in Insurance, etc.)
- Experience using Acturis and/or HubSpot
The culture
At iwoca, we prioritise a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. We value thought and skill diversity, and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us innovate and improve our products and services.
The offices
We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a great place to work:
- Offices in London, Leeds, Berlin, and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks.
- Events and community-led groups, including running groups, padel, and monthly ping-pong and pool competitions.
The benefits
- Flexible working hours.
- Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership.
- A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependents.
- 25 days’ holiday per year, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave.
- A one-month, fully paid sabbatical after four years.
- Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support.
- 3% Pension contributions on total earnings.
- An employee equity incentive scheme.
- Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.
- Electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Two company retreats a year: we’ve been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield.
And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer:
- A learning and development budget for everyone.
- Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers.
- Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.
Useful links:
- iwoca benefits & policies https://coda.io/@iwocauk/iwoca-benefits-policies-uk
- Interview welcome pack https://coda.io/@iwocauk/interview-welcome-pack-tap
Source: iwoca careers (Ashby)