Business Development Manager

About the role

Vero Insurance is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join its Commercial and Rural Insurance team. You will be responsible for growing a portfolio of intermediaries, driving sales revenue, and delivering high‑quality service and support.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, retain and manage a portfolio of intermediaries to meet growth, retention and profitability targets.
• Generate sales revenue from intermediated business while providing excellent support.
• Source and secure new business opportunities aligned with regional sales strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams – Claims, Operations, Insurance Solutions and Distribution – to ensure seamless service.
• Apply underwriting guidelines to assess and accept risks, supporting profitable growth.
• Promote digital platform adoption and straight‑through processing to improve broker efficiency.
• Contribute to learning and development within the Distribution team.
• Maintain a strong local office presence to support Vero’s brand.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial general insurance and sales relationship management.
• ANZIIF Senior Associate CIP or Diploma in Financial Services preferred.
• Strong understanding of the commercial insurance market, underwriting and broker landscape.
• Proven relationship‑management ability with stakeholder influence.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen and familiarity with medium to large business operations is desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading insurance group (Suncorp New Zealand).
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Access to digital tools and professional development.