Head of Practice, Financial Lines | Financial Lines Broking | Melbourne | $180k to $220k + super
About the OrganisationOur client is a specialist insurance broker in Melbourne focused on Financial Lines.It works with businesses across the wealth and financial services sector, and backs its broking with strong technology and data capability.The business is growing and is adding senior broking talent to support that growth.
About the RoleI am recruiting on behalf of our client seeking a Head of Practice to lead its financial services client practice.You'll report to the Managing Director and join the leadership team. You'll manage your own key relationships and have a say in strategy, product and how the business runs.This is a hands-on leadership role. It suits a senior Financial Lines Broker who wants real influence and a share in the business.
Responsibilities include:

- Leading and growing the financial services client practice
- Owning relationships with senior decision makers at clients, insurers and referral partners
- Building new business through referral and partner channels
- Guiding prospective clients through a structured advisory process
- Placing and negotiating cover with domestic and overseas insurers
- Shaping business strategy, operations and current products
- Improving systems, CRM and data-driven tools

About YouYou'll have 5+ years in Financial Lines broking, placement or specialist insurance advisory.Ideally you'll bring:

- Exposure to financial services clients such as advice businesses, licensees, platforms or fund managers
- Insurer relationships in Australia and offshore
- A record of winning and retaining clients
- Comfort with technology and an interest in better ways of working
- A degree in Law, Finance or Commerce (highly regarded)

Financial Lines Brokers from global,



national and specialist brokerages will be considered.
What's on Offer

- $180k to $220k + super, plus performance incentives
- Employee share ownership
- A seat on the leadership team
- A smaller business where your decisions count

Next StepsHooker & Heijden undertake a thorough recruitment process on behalf of our clients and candidates. Please express your interest in this role by submitting your resume via this advertisement. We will contact you to discuss this role, your experience, and other opportunities we may have that are appropriate.As part of our compliance process, we will provide you with a privacy statement and candidate registration form to complete.Hooker & Heijden and our clients' interview process includes telephone, video and in-person interviews. Testing may also be part of the interview process.Please note, as part of securing your new position it may be a requirement of employment that you undertake background checks including but not limited to police, bankruptcy, banned register and qualification checks.
About UsHooker & Heijden are specialists in the recruitment of Insurance Professionals. Our consultants offer career advice and advancement for Brokers, Underwriters, Claims Examiners, Risk Engineers and more. Our clients include Global & Australian/New Zealand Brokerages, Underwriting Agencies and Insurers.Insurance Broking is a core element of Hooker & Heijden's recruitment services. We have successfully fostered and maintained relationships with leading brokerages including Steadfast & Austbrokers Members and Global brokerages, allowing us to present a wide range of career and employment opportunities to Insurance Broking professionals.
How to ApplyThis search is being managed on a confidential basis by Hooker & Heijden. For a confidential discussion, please contact David Hooker, 0417 135 284, [email protected].

📌 Head of Practice, Financial Lines (Melbourne)
🏢 Hooker And Heijden
📍 Melbourne