Business Development Manager – Insurance Brokerage

About the role

The company is a leading insurance brokerage in the UAE, offering a full suite of insurance and risk‑management solutions to corporate and individual clients. The Business Development Manager will drive revenue growth by acquiring new clients, forming strategic partnerships, and expanding existing relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across target market segments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, decision‑makers, insurers, and strategic partners.
• Design and execute business‑development strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Generate and manage a healthy pipeline of prospective clients and opportunities.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, negotiations, and commercial discussions.
• Understand clients’ insurance and risk‑management needs and coordinate with internal teams to deliver suitable solutions.
• Collaborate with underwriting, broking, claims, and operations teams to ensure high‑quality client service.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within the UAE insurance sector.
• Achieve agreed revenue, new‑business, and portfolio‑growth targets.
• Maintain accurate records of opportunities, client interactions, and sales forecasts.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of proven business‑development or sales experience, preferably in insurance brokerage, insurance, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of the UAE insurance market and regulatory environment.
• Existing network of corporate clients or industry relationships in the UAE (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to originate, negotiate, and close new business.
• Commercially driven with a consultative approach to client acquisition.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

Required skills