Job Description
Corporate Leadership | Insurance Broking n
Corporate Leadership | Insurance Broking
n ******* Melbourne / Permanent
n This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished Corporate Insurance Broker / Account Director to step into a true leadership position with a high-growth, ambitious brokerage in Melbourne.
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Our client is a progressive and fast-growing insurance brokerage with a clear vision to significantly expand its market presence over the coming years. As part of this growth strategy, they are seeking a Head of Corporate Risk to join the executive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the business.
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This is not simply a portfolio management role - it is an opportunity for a senior broker who wants to influence strategy, mentor others, drive growth, and become a key figure within a high-performing organisation.
Why Join n
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Executive Leadership Seat - Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape the future of the business
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Significant Portfolio Ownership - Manage and grow a $600K–$750K F&C; corporate portfolio
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High Earning Potential - $230K + super (negotiable) + performance incentives + future equity share opportunity
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Growth Mandate - Drive recent business, market expansion, and share-of-wallet opportunities
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Build & Influence - Develop people, elevate technical capability, and create a high-performance culture
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The Opportunity n
Reporting directly to the Managing Director/CEO, you will take ownership of the Corporate Risk division, managing a significant portfolio while leading growth initiatives across the business.
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You will be responsible for maintaining and expanding key client relationships, driving new business opportunities, strengthening insurer partnerships, and supporting the development of the broader broking team.
n The ideal candidate will be a respected "beacon" broker- someone with the technical expertise, commercial mindset,



and personality to attract clients, inspire teams, and represent the business at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities n
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Lead a team of 5 and manage a $600K–$750K corporate insurance portfolio
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Retain, develop, and grow key client relationships
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Drive new business acquisition and deliver annual growth targets
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Identify opportunities to increase client share-of-wallet
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Develop tailored insurance and risk management solutions
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Negotiate complex placements with local and international markets
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Build and maintain strong insurer and intermediary relationships
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Act as a senior escalation point for the broking team
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Coach, mentor, and develop brokers and account executives
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Support business strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and growth planning
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Drive compliance, process improvement, and operational excellence
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You will bring n
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8+ years' experience within insurance broking
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Proven experience managing corporate or complex commercial clients
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Strong background in business development and portfolio growth
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Demonstrated success negotiating with insurers and markets
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Previous leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience
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Deep understanding of insurance products, underwriting, and risk solutions
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Strong industry relationships and market credibility
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Tier 1 qualification (mandatory)
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A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive outcomes
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What Makes This Different n
This role offers the opportunity to move beyond traditional broking and become a genuine business leader.
n You will have the autonomy to influence strategy, build capability within the team, develop market opportunities, and help shape the next stage of growth for an ambitious brokerage.
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If you are a senior broker looking for a platform where your expertise, relationships, and leadership ability will truly make an impact, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
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📌 Corporate Leadership | Insurance Broking (Melbourne)
🏢 Ensure Recruitment
📍 Melbourne