Job Description

Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

About us:

At Gallagher, we've been helping to protect what's important to people and businesses for more than 95 years. Gallagher is the world's third largest insurance brokerage and risk management companies, with a global network of brokers in over 130 countries.
We make success happen. We are stronger as one team and together we continually strive to make a difference, whether it's for our clients, our colleagues or our communities. Our shared values are core to our culture and are reflected in everything we do, as set out in The Gallagher Way.

About the role:

We are seeking a confident and professional individual to join our thriving team in

New Plymouth as a Commercial Broker

. In this role, you will collaborate closely with SME clients, providing dependable and timely advice, while serving as the primary point of contact with underwriters. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong work ethics, exceptional communication skills, the ability to build relationships, effective time management, and a dedication to delivering outstanding customer service. This role is office-based, with a focus on building strong relationships via telephone and written communication.

How you'll make an impact

Demonstrate our values, through actions that help the business achieve its mission, to position our clients to financially survive any insurable event Maintain client relationships by delivering an outstanding client experience, ensuring trust and brand loyalty exists with our brand front of mind to further retain clients Management of renewals ensuring that they are completed on or before expiry dates Servicing of alterations, endorsements and setting up new policies and finance agreements Resolve client queries and manage the collection of premiums within the required timeframe Deliver product advice and services that are appropriate to specific needs that are compliant with legislation and service agreements Proactively cross sell and promote products to clients including premium funding, cyber risk, domestic insurance and Life & Health Build knowledge and understanding of your clients business and industry market to provide trusted advice and to grow your portfolio Develop new clients through the effective use of networks and own research Establish and implement a new business strategy to generate and achieve portfolio growth Develop and exceed annual budget and goals Coach the Broker Support Staff to develop their knowledge and capabilities so that they become able to manage their own client base

Skills and Experience:

Previous commercial insurance broking experience will be advantageous. Strong relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills Experience in developing new business opportunities A strong sense of teamwork and a committed work ethic Demonstrated understanding of NZ insurance policies and regulations Holds or is working towards a Certificate in Financial Services (NZQA Level 5)

How to apply:

Click the "quick apply" button above, or for more information contact our friendly recruitment team via email at recruitment@ajg.co.nz

Please note only candidates who have the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.

Compensation and benefits

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.



Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.



We know you'll really enjoy being part of our professional, close-knit team. As part of the Global Gallagher group of companies, we have scale and multi-national reach with a Kiwi feel.



Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.



Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.