Head of Surety – UK’s Leading Independent Credit Insurance Broker

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Aston Charles Ltd

This well-publicised Credit Insurance brokerage is enjoying significant growth UK-wide, and it is arguably the leading independent firm in the industry right now. Boasting an impressive team of dedicated specialists, who provide a highly personalised and consultative service, it is no wonder why this firm is very much the ‘go to’ broker within the Credit Insurance arena.A rare opening has arisen within our client’s specialist Surety Division; an established practice that is enjoying great success by allowing its clients to release trapped working capital and alleviating the need for Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees. This specialist division is poised for considerable expansion as the amount of business enquiries continue to grow. Whilst there is a bias towards Construction-related risks here, the team is also able to provide solutions for other specialist areas, including but not limited to, Performance (Advanced Payment, Retention), Pension Deficit, Deferred Consideration (M&A, Land), Duty Deferment and Decommissioning / Restoration.This is an integral and highly visible role within the business, where you will be reporting directly to the board. Because the company generates a huge amount of enquiries via referrals from existing clients, as well as the new business efforts of the Development Team, the focus of your role will very much be on the Placement of specialist Surety solutions, both for new and existing clients. Using your deep understanding of the Surety market, you’ll identify clients’ individual requirements, structuring deals accordingly and sourcing appropriate markets from your established network of Underwriters.You can be based from home, but the company very much prides itself on its personal service, and therefore you must be happy to interact with clients, with whom you’ll display your passion for the industry, and your in-depth understanding of Surety Bonds. We will consider applications from both Brokers and Underwriters, who are excited about, “continuing to build something very special within the Surety market.”You’ll benefit from working in a business that is part of large, independent concern, spearheaded by a very well-known insurance entrepreneur who has an enviable track record of growing and selling hugely successful businesses. This individual is known for rewarding those who make a real difference, and as such, the ‘sky really is the limit’ when it comes to the potential of this role. In fact, we know plenty of people whose lives have been financially transformed as a result of working with this insurance entrepreneur. You’ll be rewarded with an attractive basic salary (Negotiable, depending on experience), together with a range of benefits, including healthy, performance-related bonuses. Aston Charles – a personalised service from industry expertsGeneral Insurance and Financial Services RecruitmentFor more jobs like this, or for more information on how we may be able to help you in your search for a new job, please visit our website