Account Manager

Account Manager

Role Highlights   

• 12-month fixed term contract
• Manchester with hybrid working

• This is an exciting opportunity to truly develop the portfolio and build out new business opportunities

The Opportunity

We have a newly created Account Manager position within our UK Distribution team to support our sustained and continued growth plans. In this role, you will act as a business partner with assigned intermediaries to profitably grow the business and meet sales / growth targets across multiple UK product lines.  

About QBE    

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.    

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.   

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

Your role

• Contribute to the implementation of branch strategies to attract and retain high-value corporate clients to meet or exceed annual financial targets set.

• Establish and develop relationships and promote company image with key intermediaries and corporate clients.
• Develop new business and new relationships within both corporate clients and intermediaries to achieve agreed results
• Review existing portfolios and recommend strategies for increased growth.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships
• Gather market intelligence on competitors and competitor products.
• Develop and execute account approach plans.
• Participate in all relevant meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice.
• Work closely with underwriting teams to negotiate terms and delivery

About you

• Understanding of commercial insurance products
• Significant experience in customer service or account management.
• Strong relationship‑building and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits   

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:  

As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!     

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.    

• Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.    

• Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.    

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click  Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations  

Awards & Recognition 

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:   

• Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year
• Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: 

• Parental Policies Award 

To learn more about our achievements, click  Awards & Recognitions - QBE European Operations

Apply now and let’s make it happen!   

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.   

Your career. At the heart of it.     

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.