Head of Real Estate (Insurance Brokerage)
A growing international insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm is seeking a commercially driven and entrepreneurial leader to head its UK Retail Real Estate practice.
This is a strategic leadership role focused on building and expanding relationships across the UK real estate market, advising sophisticated property owners, investors, developers, asset managers, and real estate operating businesses on complex insurance and risk solutions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the real estate practice, driving revenue growth, strengthening insurer relationships, and building a high-performing team within a dynamic and ambitious platform.
The role offers significant autonomy, leadership visibility, and the opportunity to build a market-leading proposition supported by established infrastructure and international capabilities.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the growth and strategic development of the UK Retail Real Estate practice.
- Originate and develop new business opportunities across the UK real estate sector.
- Build and manage senior relationships with property owners, developers, investors, REITs, managing agents, and lending institutions.
- Advise clients on insurance programme design, portfolio risk management, and complex placement strategies.
- Work across a broad range of asset classes including commercial, residential, mixed-use, logistics, student accommodation, hospitality, and development portfolios.
- Collaborate with specialist teams across property, casualty, cyber, environmental, transactional risk, and construction.
- Develop innovative and tailored risk solutions for sophisticated real estate clients.
- Strengthen insurer and London market relationships to deliver competitive and strategic outcomes for clients.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop talent within the real estate team.
- Represent the business at industry events, client meetings, and market forums.
Recommended Jobs
Science Teacher (Chemistry Specialist) - Secondary School...
Science Teacher (Chemistry Specialist) – Dynamic and well-resourced secondary school – Redbridge A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a subject specialist Science Teacher (Chemistry) to join a th…
Art Technician - Outstanding Secondary School - Haringey,...
Art Technician – Outstanding Secondary School – Haringey, London Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School information This is an …
Operations Manager - London Sort Centre
Relay is fundamentally reshaping how goods move in an online era. Backed by Europe’s largest-ever logistics Series A ($35M), led by deep-tech investors Plural (whose portfolio spans fusion energy an…
Forward Deployed Engineer
Location : London Office requirement : 2 days in the office - Significant travel required Employment type : Permanent Seniority level : Principal At GWI we’re always looking for ext…
Qualified Arborist
Tree Surgery Jobs In London Aim of Role: Your role will be to effectively support your team through the day-to-day activities, ensuring that the requirements of the client and the job speci…
Solution Architect - Viator API Implementation (Hiring Immediately)
Solution Architect - Viator API Implementation As a Solution Architect, you will focus on: Partner Enablement & Solution Design: Collaborate with B2C platforms, OTAs, and travel e-commerce a…
Area Maintenance Manager
Job reference number 339327 Area Maintenance Manager Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus £4,800 car allowance, full family health care, potential 18% bonus & 27.5 days holiday (pl…
Strategic Partnerships Lead for ISA & Savings Growth
Strategic Partnerships Lead for ISA & Savings Growth Glasgow GB Scottish Friendly 2026-08-11T18:07:52.000Z 2026-09-10T18:07:53.000Z A financial services organization in Glasgow is s…
EHM SEND Data Improvement Lead
Job Category : Interims Location : London Borough of Hillingdon Hours Per Week : 36.00 Start Date : Immediate start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 Salary: £305.95 per day EHM…
Site Manager Required in Wandsworth!
Are you an experienced Site Manager or Caretaker looking for a stable, hands-on role within a friendly primary school environment? This could be an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school c…