Account Executive - Commercial Insurance

PIB Group; Denton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PIB Group in Greater Manchester is seeking an Account Executive to join our commercial broking team. You’ll inherit an established book of clients while driving new business growth in a supportive, specialist environment.

Based in Denton, you’ll build strong relationships, deliver high‑quality service and work with insurers to secure the right cover and terms for clients. We welcome different levels of experience and offer development opportunities and a collaborative local team.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance (broker or insurer side).
• Confidence engaging with clients and explaining insurance clearly and professionally.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

We're looking for an Account Executive to join our commercial broking team in Greater Manchester. 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

About You

• Experience in commercial insurance (broker or insurer side), ideally with exposure to Mid Market or Mid Corporate clients
• 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

What We Offer

• 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

Location: Greater Manchester (Denton office). If you are based in Greater Manchester or able to commute to our Denton office, we’ll consider your application.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.