Commercial Insurance Account Executive

Commercial Insurance Accounts Executive

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
- Full Time
- Hybrid working
- Sawbridgeworth
- Salary range between £45-60,000 OTE Are you passionate about sales/account management and building relationships? our client is seeking to recruit an account executive to join their growing insurance company.

The Account Executive will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of commercial insurance clients, providing expert advice and delivering tailored insurance solutions aligned to each clients needs.

The role combines client relationship management, new business development, and strategic market placement, with responsibility for renewals, insurer negotiations, and overall client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Client Relationship & Portfolio Management Manage and develop a portfolio of commercial insurance clients Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships Act as a trusted advisor, providing informed and professional risk advice Ensure insurance programmes remain aligned to client needs and objectives Business Development Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets Generate and manage new client relationships through networking and referrals Support the continued growth of the business through proactive client engagement Placing, Renewals & Insurer Negotiation Lead the renewal and placement of commercial insurance programmes Negotiate terms, conditions, and premiums with insurers and underwriters Place a range of commercial risks, including complex and specialist exposures Ensure competitive and appropriate cover solutions are secured Service & Delivery Deliver consistently high standards of customer service Work closely with internal support teams to ensure efficient policy administration Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards Qualifications, Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience in commercial insurance account management Proven ability to build and manage client relationships Demonstrable sales capability, with experience identifying and converting new business opportunities Comprehensive understanding of UK commercial insurance principles and practices Proven experience placing: Commercial Combined Liability Complex Property Directors & Officers (D&O) Professional Indemnity Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment Professional insurance qualifications (e.g.

ACII ) Personal Attributes Commercially focused and results driven Client-centric with a consultative approach Confident, professional, and credible when dealing with senior stakeholders Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities Comfortable operating in a specialist, xwzovoh growth-focused brokerage environment Why Join Opportunity to work with high-profile and high-net-worth clients Exposure to complex and specialist property risks Supportive, boutique environment with strong market access Hybrid working and a culture focused on quality, relationships, and long-term growth Salary & Benefits Salary Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and portfolio size Commission package Benefits Hybrid working model, with 23 days per week in the Sawbridgeworth office 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Nest pension scheme with employer contributions Professional development support, including continued qualification support Opportunity to work with high-profile clients and complex, non-standard risks Access to a broad insurer panel via Willis Towers Watson Networks Supportive boutique environment with strong career development potential