Account Executive

pib Group; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

PIB Group is seeking an Account Executive to join our Derby-based commercial broking team. You will inherit an established client book while driving new business growth in a supportive, specialist environment.

You will manage a portfolio of commercial clients, build strong relationships, and work with our broking and handling teams to deliver high-quality service and sound insurance solutions. A proactive, commercial mindset and willingness to progress professional qualifications will help you

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance (broker or insurer).
• Ability to build long-term client relationships and manage a portfolio.
• Willingness to progress professional qualifications (CII).

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an inherited portfolio of commercial clients.
• Build strong, long-term relationships through regular contact and proactive advice.
• Work with broking and handling teams to deliver high-quality service and sound insurance solutions.
• Drive new business by identifying opportunities within your network and local market.
• Place and negotiate commercial insurance programmes with insurer partners.
• Engage with clients confidently and explain insurance clearly and professionally.

Skills

Commercial insurance experience

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication

Organisation

Education

CII qualification (advantage)

Job description

We're looking for an Account Executive to join our commercial broking team in Derby. This is a great opportunity to inherit an established book of clients while driving new business growth in a supportive, specialist environment. We're open to different levels of experience, whether you're an established Account Executive or ready to step up from a Handler/Broking role, we want to hear from you. What you'll be doing:

• Manage and develop an inherited portfolio of commercial clients
• Build strong, long-term relationships through regular contact, review meetings and proactive advice
• Work closely with our broking and handling team to deliver high-quality service and technically sound insurance solutions
• Drive new business, identify opportunities within your network and the local market, follow up on leads and support wider growth initiatives
• Place and negotiate commercial insurance programmes, liaising with key insurer partners to secure the right cover and terms for clients Experience in commercial insurance (broker or insurer side), ideally with exposure to a mix of sectors such as construction, property owners and landlords, and manufacturing and motor trade
• Confidence engaging with clients, building rapport and explaining insurance clearly and professionally
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and take ownership of your accounts
• A proactive, commercial mindset, comfortable with new business and growth expectations as part of the role
• Progress towards professional qualifications (e.g. CII) is an advantage, though not essential PIB Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing insurance businesses, offering real career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters.

We're a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organisation, and we back our people to think creatively, take ownership and grow. You don't have to tick every box to apply, if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to develop, we'd love to hear from you.

• A warm book of clients to inherit, with scope to grow and shape your own portfolio
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative local team
• Development opportunities for those looking to progress their technical and client-facing skills
• Competitive salary and benefits, aligned to your experience and level