Branch Manager

Cobham

Closing Date

24-Nov-2026

Recruiter:

Simon Homer

Branch Manager High Net Worth Insurance

• Lead a specialist High Net Worth insurance branch, driving profitable growth in one of the UK's strongest private client markets.
• Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture focused on exceptional customer and commercial outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with High Net Worth customers and professional introducers, strengthening our presence across Surrey, London and the surrounding market.

Lead a specialist High Net Worth insurance branch in one of the UK's strongest private client markets.

We're looking for an inspiring and commercially minded Branch Manager to lead our specialist High Net Worth (HNW) insurance operation in Cobham. This is an opportunity to shape a high-performing branch, deliver sustained and profitable growth, and ensure every customer receives a personal, attentive and expert service.

You'll combine confident people leadership with a strong sales focus and a passion for outstanding customer outcomes. Working with an experienced team, you'll build capability, strengthen relationships with customers and introducers, and grow our presence across Surrey, London and the surrounding HNW market.

As Branch Manager, you'll take ownership of the branch's people, sales, service and operational performance. You'll set a clear direction, translate business ambitions into practical plans and create an inclusive, energetic environment where colleagues can perform at their best.

• Lead, coach and develop a specialist team, setting clear expectations and building capability through regular feedback and support.
• Own the branch business plan, sales strategy and performance objectives, using data and market insight to drive profitable growth.
• Create a strong new-business culture, maintaining disciplined pipelines and improving lead generation, conversion and retention.
• Build trusted relationships with HNW customers, professional introducers and local networks, representing the branch confidently in the market.
• Champion outstanding customer service, ensuring complex needs are understood and customers receive a responsive, tailored and consistent experience.
• Oversee branch operations, financial performance, risk controls and regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with underwriting, claims, marketing and other internal specialists to deliver the right outcomes for customers.
• Promote continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen service and increase team productivity.

This role falls under Insurance Distribution Directive requirements, and as a result, role holders will be required to demonstrate ongoing Continuous Professional Development in role, along with undergoing regular re-screening to show that they are of "Good Repute". Further information can be found in the FCA Handbook.

You'll be a credible, hands-on leader who can balance commercial ambition with excellent customer outcomes. You'll know how to motivate a team, develop relationships and turn opportunity into sustainable results.

• Proven experience of leading, coaching and developing a team in a sales and customer service environment.
• A strong record of delivering sales growth and achieving stretching commercial targets.
• Significant customer service experience, including handling complex or sensitive customer needs and resolving issues effectively.
• Experience in High Net Worth, private client or specialist personal lines insurance.
• Strong relationship-management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage customers, introducers and senior stakeholders.
• Commercial and financial acumen, including the ability to interpret performance information and make sound decisions.
• A clear understanding of regulated insurance environments, conduct risk and the importance of fair customer outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of HNW homes, fine art, jewellery, prestige motor and other private client risks.
• CII qualifications or progress towards Dip CII/ACII.
• A full UK driving licence.

• A high-profile leadership role in a specialist and strategically important growth market.
• The opportunity to lead an established team and shape the future of the Cobham branch.
• Support from experienced insurance, underwriting, claims and marketing colleagues.
• A collaborative working environment with hybrid working available.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.

If you're an experienced insurance leader with a passion for sales, customer service and the High Net Worth market, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short covering statement outlining your relevant leadership experience and the results you have delivered.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary - Up to £100,000 dependent on experience
• Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Private medical insurance + options to add family members
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan -...