Account Executive

We are currently looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join the exciting and progressive team in Lutterworth. The Commercial Account Executive is an important sales and advisory position and your role will primarily involve selling/offering and renewing contracts of insurance, either stand alone or as part of a portfolio, to clients within a specific company division. As the Executive you will manage an existing book of business but will also be expected to assist with new enquiries to expand the Company’s client base and assist with achievement of the company’s new business targets. This is a superb opportunity for someone looking for a long term career and progression based on meritocracy. You will need to deliver effective, quality advice and efficient customer service combined with a commitment to own professional development.

Responsibilities

Selling/offering and renewing contracts of insurance, either stand alone or as part of a portfolio, to clients within a specific company division; Managing an existing book of business; Assisting with new enquiries to expand the Company’s client base and assist with achievement of the company’s new business targets; Delivering effective, quality advice and efficient customer service; Dealing with nominated new & existing business insurance enquiries in a proactive manner; Administration of clients insurance requirements on a daily basis in relation to renewals, midterm adjustments and new business enquiries, obtaining quotations and accounting procedures; Reviewing the demands and needs of assigned customers and advising on the most appropriate insurances to meet their demands and needs; Producing high quality broking submission reports and broking risks to the insurance market; Ensuring high quality client documentation is produced and provided to clients; Liaising with insurers and other third parties regarding client’s insurance needs; Providing technical support to colleagues on request; Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues; Adhering to FCA regulations and requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years general insurance experience either broking or underwriting; Ability to handle new business enquiries, renewals and mid term adjustments of insurance policies; Good customer service and negotiation skills; Effective planning, administration and organisational skills; Ability to work calmly under pressure; Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to professionally represent the Company; Ability to build successful, mutually beneficial business relationships with all stakeholders, i.e. prospects / clients / insurers / colleagues.

Nice to have

Acturis insurance broking software knowledge is an advantage

Benefits

Negotiable basic salary; Bonus; 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays; Pension; Death in Service; Access to Flexible benefits; Annual share save scheme with 15% discount on BRO shares post probation; Full support for professional development including fully funded qualifications