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Were supporting a well-established insurance group in their search for an experienced Commercial Placement Broker to join their Manchester operation.Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.This role sits within a growing placement function that supports a network of regional broking teams, helping secure competitive terms for new commercial enquiries.About the Role Working within a specialist placement team, youll take responsibility for securing coverage for new commercial risks across multiple product lines.The position is fast-moving and market-facing, requiring someone who enjoys negotiating, problem-solving, and collaborating with both brokers and insurers.Youll play a key role in shaping placement strategy, using your technical expertise and market insight to deliver strong outcomes.This is a full time, permanent position and the salary for this role is up to 60,000 depending on background and experience.Key Responsibilities Manage the placement of new commercial business across a range of classes, such as property, liability, combined packages, and other general commercial lines.Build, maintain, and develop relationships with insurers, underwriters, and internal broking teams.Provide guidance and placement support to account executives and brokers, including insight on market trends, insurer appetite, and options available.Use knowledge of the regional market to identify opportunities, overcome placement challenges, and structure effective solutions.Keep informed of changes in underwriting appetite, emerging trends, and product developments.About You Youll have a solid grounding in commercial insurance broking, ideally with experience placing mid-sized to larger cross-class risks into the open market.This role would suit someone currently working in a placement-focused position, or an experienced account handler/broker looking to progress into a more market-facing role.You will bring: Proven experience placing a variety of commercial risks.Strong insurer relationships and a good understanding of current market conditions.Confidence in negotiating terms for more complex cases.A collaborative, communication-focused style of working.Progress towards professional qualifications (CII) would be an advantage. xjdpvnf Elite Staffing Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency on this vacancy.