Insurance Broker

Insurance Broker (Credit Life, Funeral Cover, Employee plans )

Recruiter

Time Personnel

Job Ref

CPT005592/Meg

Date posted

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

Are you currently a driven insurance professional looking to take the next step in business development and growth?

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth and expansion within the insurance sector.

The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, build and maintain strong relationships, and manage existing partnerships to achieve sales targets and expand market presence.

The role focuses primarily on Long-Term Insurance, with an emphasis on Credit Life Insurance, Group Funeral Cover, and Employer Groups.

POSITION INFO

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in insurance sales and/or business development.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products, industry practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify new business opportunities and develop effective growth strategies.
• Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with clients, brokers, and key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
• Relevant insurance qualifications and regulatory certifications, including RE5 and/or RE1, will be advantageous.

DUTIES

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the insurance sector
• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue growth and achieve business targets
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with clients, brokers, and business partners
• Manage existing client portfolios and identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling products and services
• Collaborate closely with underwriting and operations teams to ensure efficient service delivery and client satisfaction
• Provide exceptional customer service and ongoing support to clients and stakeholders
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify business opportunities
• Analyse market data and industry insights to support strategic decision-making
• Identify and capitalise on emerging market opportunities to expand the business
• Assist in the development of marketing and promotional materials to support business development initiatives
• Work with the marketing team to create and execute targeted campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness and generating leads
• Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and conferences to promote services and build industry relationships

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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