Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

George, Western Cape

Are you a relationship-driven insurance professional with a strong broker network and a passion for growing profitable business?

We are looking for an energetic Business Development Manager to grow, retain and develop a high-performing broker panel across the George region. You will identify new opportunities, strengthen strategic broker partnerships and deliver against ambitious Gross Written Premium, growth and loss-ratio targets.

What you’ll do

• Manage and grow a designated portfolio of brokers, strengthening retention and unlocking new business opportunities

• Build a focused regional business and sales plan aligned to market opportunities and growth objectives

• Identify, develop and convert new broker prospects

• Drive GWP, sales growth, productivity and profitability targets

• Underwrite and accept risks within delegated authority, ensuring sound technical judgement

• Partner with brokers to understand their businesses and deliver outstanding service

• Analyse broker business plans and develop strategic opportunities for future growth

• Ensure underwriting standards, governance, risk management and regional sales plans are consistently followed

• Implement underwriting actions that support targeted loss ratios and sustainable growth

What you’ll bring

• A relevant Degree or National Diploma

• FAIS compliance

• 5+ years’ experience in the short-term insurance industry

• Proven business development and sales experience, ideally within the broker channel

• A strong presence and established relationships within the broker community

• Commercial acumen, strong influencing skills and the ability to turn relationships into results

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real commercial impact in a growing region, backed by a business that values strong broker partnerships, technical excellence and sustainable performance.