Sector | Insurance
Vacancy Type | Full time
Job Type | Permanent
Location | Southampton
Commercial Insurance Account Executive
Ref: CS881
Salary: £40,000 per annum
What’s in it for you!
• Salary £40k DOE plus package.
• Office based with client visits
• Commission on new business, with scope to negotiate for candidates bringing a significant portable book.
Why we’d work there!
• Access to a market panel of over 240 insurers, including Lloyd’s.
• Dedicated operations and administration support, so you can focus on clients.
• A genuine opportunity to grow with an independent, award-shortlisted broker.
What you’ll do
Working closely with the Managing Director and supported by a dedicated operations team, the Account Executive will bring, build and look after their own portfolio of commercial clients. Key responsibilities include:
• Bringing an existing network of commercial clients and transitioning those relationships across, in line with any restrictive covenants.
• Generating new business through referrals, introducers, networking and face-to-face meetings with business owners and directors.
• Managing a portfolio of SME and mid-market commercial accounts from new business through to renewal, with a focus on retention and account growth.
• Gathering information, assessing risk and presenting well-structured submissions to insurers to secure the best terms for clients.
• Advising clients across a broad range of covers, including Commercial Combined, Property Owners, Contractors, Liability, Fleet, Professional Indemnity, D&O, Cyber and Group Health.
• Visiting clients in person and acting as their trusted, long-term adviser, including support during claims.
• Identifying cross-selling opportunities and keeping clients’ programmes under regular review.
• Maintaining accurate records and meeting FCA and network compliance requirements.
Experienced Needed
• Proven experience as a Commercial Account Executive, Broker or Business Development Executive within an independent or traditional commercial broker.
• An established, portable client base or book of business that you can bring with you. This is the key requirement for the role.
• A relationship-driven, face-to-face style of broking. Candidates from high-volume, call-centre or purely telephone-based environments are unlikely to be suitable.
• Strong technical knowledge across commercial lines, with confidence negotiating with insurers and underwriters.
• A track record of winning and retaining business, and the drive to grow your own portfolio.
• Cert CII or above preferred (or working towards it).
• A personable, positive team player who will enjoy a close-knit office environment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to visit clients across the region.
How to apply!
Email your CV to admin@jfrecruit.co.uk
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