Insurance Account Executive

IDEX Consulting; Remote; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Account Executive to manage an existing client portfolio and drive organic growth across the East Anglia region. This role offers the autonomy to work remotely while contributing to a strategic plan for expansion. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in commercial insurance, with a proven ability to enhance client retention and business development. A competitive salary, car allowance, and achievable bonus structure make this opportunity particularly attractive.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus structure up to 35%

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Account Executive with commercial insurance experience.
• Broad knowledge in General Insurance, not limited to a single specialism.
• Demonstrated ability to retain and grow a commercial client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage and service the existing client portfolio effectively.
• Drive at least 5% organic growth on the core book.
• Strategically develop the book to target new corporate opportunities.
• Work autonomously while collaborating with the wider team.

Skills

Commercial insurance knowledge

Client portfolio management

Self-motivation

Remote working effectiveness

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: The broker is undergoing a strategic restructure with a clear focus on driving sustainable, organic growth. They are seeking a motivated and experienced Account Executive to manage and develop their presence across the East Anglia region. This is a unique opportunity to inherit an established book of business (c.£350k premium) and play a key role in shaping its future direction, with a strategic goal to expand their corporate and commercial footprint.

Responsibilities

• Manage and service the existing client portfolio, ensuring high retention rates.
• Drive organic growth with a clear and achievable target of 5% growth on the core book.
• Strategically develop the book by targeting new opportunities in the wider corporate and commercial GI space, reducing the reliance on the existing motor trade focus.
• Work autonomously from a home base, while collaborating with the wider team and attending regular meetings at the central HQ office.

The Ideal Candidate

• A proven Account Executive with a strong background in commercial insurance.
• Possesses broad General Insurance (GI) knowledge and is not limited to a single specialism.
• Demonstrates a track record of successfully retaining and growing a commercial client portfolio.
• Highly self-motivated, disciplined, and effective in a remote working role.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary, car allowance, and a significant, achievable bonus structure (up to 35% of salary).
• The autonomy to manage your own diary and client base from home.
• A pragmatic and supportive leadership team with a clear, three-year growth plan.
• The opportunity to be a key part of a business in a positive phase of transformation and growth.

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