We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected independent broker in Hitchin, seeking a senior Account Executive / Client Director with strong commercial insurance experience.

You’ll inherit a warm portfolio generating around £100k in income, with a clear expectation to grow this to at least £250k by the end of year three. The Hitchin office has a particular strength in construction, plant hire, manufacturing, and high-risk trades such as scaffolding, demolition, and asbestos removal. Additionally, the firm has a strong presence in transport-related mobility insurance solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives on building long-term client relationships, and wants to be part of a quality-driven, ambitious team.

Commercial insurance experience is essential.

If this sounds like the right move for you, get in touch for a confidential chat.

Branch Manager – Commercial Sales | Birmingham (Jewellery Quarter)

Exclusive Opportunity | Open to All FCA-Regulated Industries

We’re exclusively recruiting for a key leadership role within a well-established FCA-regulated business based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. This company has built a strong reputation over the past 30 years, providing specialist insurance solutions to clients across healthcare, life sciences, and other niche sectors.

This opportunity is open to experienced professionals from any FCA-regulated background. We’re looking for someone who can lead from the front – a natural people manager with the capability to implement effective processes, set meaningful KPIs, and drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, leading a small and capable team while also playing an active role in sales and client development. You’ll be responsible for embedding structure and consistency across the branch, supporting team development, and building strong client relationships.

This is much more than just an operational role – it’s about influence, direction, and driving results. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to shape strategy and lead by example in delivering exceptional service and commercial success.
If you’re motivated by building and developing teams, refining processes, and playing a leading role in a growing business, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Package: Competitive salary + full benefits package
Eligibility: Open to applicants from all FCA-regulated industries with relevant team leadership and sales experience

Apply now for more information on this exclusive opportunity.

Business Development Manager – Commercial Insurance
Salary: £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Location: Regional UK (flexible base, regular travel required)
 
IPS Group is working with a leading global insurer to recruit Business Development Manager to help strengthen their presence across the UK commercial insurance market. This is an exciting and visible role that would suit someone with a natural flair for building strong broker relationships, a commercial mindset, and the drive to be out in the market representing a respected name.
You’ll be responsible for leading broker engagement across key regional areas, developing and executing relationship strategies that support the wider business’s growth ambitions. The role requires someone who is confident managing a blend of new business generation and key account development, with a particular focus on property and casualty risks. You’ll collaborate closely with internal leadership teams to deliver effective, value-driven solutions to clients. Face-to-face interaction will be a big part of this role – you’ll regularly be on the road, attending broker meetings, industry events, and working alongside your colleagues in regional hubs.

The successful candidate will bring experience from the UK commercial insurance market and be a confident communicator that enjoys developing partnerships and representing the business externally. A proactive, self-sufficient approach will be important, as will the ability to think strategically, spot opportunities, and collaborate as part of a broader regional team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and empowered team where you’ll have the autonomy to make decisions and the backing to drive results. With exposure to both mid-market and corporate clients, this role offers a real platform to develop and make a meaningful impact within a respected, forward-thinking insurer.

To understand more about the position and the overall package, apply today or get in touch.

Email: Alexander.ballantine@ipsgroup.co.uk
Number: 0161 416 6203 / 07967 701036

Pension Manager (Outsourced) – Glasgow with flexible Hybrid – Salary to £75,000 plus excellent benefits package.

This is a superb opportunity to join an expanding outsourced Pensions Management team.

This outstanding opportunity offers:

• An excellent range of exposure to a broad variety of work for a number of flagship national/multinational client schemes.
• Genuine career progression opportunities along with support toward Professional Trustee Accreditation.
• A chance to manage a team of pension professionals and to share your knowledge to help develop more junior members of the team.

Candidates will be PMI qualified and have strong experience gained in either the in-house DB management arena, governance and secretariat functions or outsourced pension executive/management areas.

The London office of this major national Pensions Law group is expanding and has two new roles available at the 3-6 year PQE level, though strong candidates outside that bracket will also be considered. The team majors on advisory work rather than corporate support, though they have considerable strength in the risk transfer market too. They offer access to an impressive portfolio of trustee and sponsor clients and a culture that supports work life balance as well as professional fulfilment. Please apply in strict confidence.

IPS have partnered with a leading (Re)insurance provider who are seeking an Aggregate Technical Assistant to join their close-knit team.  
 
Working under the guidance of the Aggregate Manager, you will ensure all processes and workflows run smoothly and efficiently and play a key role in the reporting of aggregate data entry for underwriting teams. Joining a supportive and collaborative team, this position aligns well with professionals who are eager to develop their career in a highly regarded business.
 
To be considered for this position:

• Knowledge of the insurance market with previous aggregate data experience required.
• Good IT and Excel skills.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a wider team.

Pension Manager (Outsourced) – Leeds with flexible Hybrid – Salary to £75,000 plus excellent benefits package.

This is a superb opportunity to join an expanding outsourced Pensions Management team.

This outstanding opportunity offers:

• An excellent range of exposure to a broad variety of work for a number of flagship national/multinational client schemes.
• Genuine career progression opportunities along with support toward Professional Trustee Accreditation.
• A chance to manage a team of pension professionals and to share your knowledge to help develop more junior members of the team.

Candidates will be PMI qualified and have strong experience gained in either the in-house DB management arena, governance and secretariat functions or outsourced pension executive/management areas.

This is an excellent newly-created opening for an ambitious, hard-working and career-minded Underwriting Assistant or Broker Technician working within casualty and looking for their next step up. You will be working within a successful team with supportive colleagues to help you learn and gradually increase your exposure to brokers and clients. As a baseline, you will need to have gained some previous London market casualty experience and the first few professional exams. This division cover a broad array of industries and territories, so there really will be an opportunity for learning!
 
A rare opportunity for growth and development that will enable you to take your experience to the next level.

This is an excellent newly-created opening for an ambitious, hard-working and career-minded Underwriting Assistant or Broker Technician working within casualty and looking for their next step up. You will be working within a successful team with supportive colleagues to help you learn and gradually increase your exposure to brokers and clients. As a baseline, you will need to have gained some previous London market casualty experience and the first few professional exams. This division cover a broad array of industries and territories, so there really will be an opportunity for learning!
 
A rare opportunity for growth and development that will enable you to take your experience to the next level.

We are exclusively partnered with a leading, well-established insurance broker to find a high-calibre Account Executive for their Birmingham-based office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a closely-knit team in a business that is well-regarded within its sector.

Our client is looking for an ambitious and commercially driven individual with a proven ability to develop new business. While product experience isn’t essential, they are seeking someone who is naturally skilled at networking, relationship-building, and creating new opportunities.

What They’re Looking For: ✔ A driven Account Executive with a background in insurance broking

✔ A strong networker with the confidence to develop and maintain client relationships
✔ Someone ambitious, career-focused, and financially motivated
✔ Open to candidates from various commercial insurance backgrounds, including Account Handlers or those with client-facing experience from other areas of insurance such as underwriting 
✔ A true business developer with the ability to engage prospects and generate growth

The business is well-established in its sector, meaning all networking opportunities and events will be readily available for you to attend and utilise. If you’re an up-and-coming professional, hungry for success, this is a brilliant chance to grow within a supportive and successful team.