Account Executive (Specialty Lines)

Harrison Holgate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Account Executive to manage and develop a portfolio of specialty commercial insurance clients. You will play a key role in delivering high-touch, advisory-led service, and designing complex insurance programmes. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in the insurance market, strong technical knowledge in specialty lines, and excellent relationship-building skills. This role offers significant autonomy and opportunities to influence strategy and growth within a top-tier broking environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Executive / Client Executive in the insurance market.
• Strong technical knowledge in specialty insurance lines.
• Experience handling mid to large corporate/complex risks.
• ACII qualification (or working towards) preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of specialty commercial insurance clients.
• Acting as the primary client-relationship lead, delivering high-touch service.
• Designing and placing complex insurance programmes.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, insurers, and internal broking teams.
• Identifying growth opportunities within existing accounts and through new business activity.
• Contributing to the wider development of the specialty practice.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical insurance knowledge

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Consultative approach

Education

ACII qualification or working towards

Job description

The Role

Our strategic growth initiative is focused on investment hires across multiple specialty lines. We are selectively hiring high-performing brokers with proven technical expertise and client‑facing capability, offering a genuine platform to grow a book, influence strategy, and progress long‑term. These appointments sit within established, high‑calibre teams and are suited to individuals seeking greater autonomy, career momentum, and a best‑in‑class broking environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of specialty commercial insurance clients.
• Acting as the primary client‑relationship lead, delivering high‑touch, advisory‑led service.
• Designing and placing complex insurance programmes within your specialist area.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, insurers, and internal broking teams.
• Identifying growth opportunities within existing accounts and through new business activity.
• Contributing to the wider development of the specialty practice.

Depending on experience, the role can be weighted towards client management, portfolio growth, or new business origination.

About You

We are keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience as an Account Executive / Client Executive within the insurance market.
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more specialty insurance lines.
• Experience handling mid to large corporate/complex risks.
• A consultative, client‑first approach with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert growth opportunities.
• ACII qualification (or working towards) preferred but not essential.

What We Offer

As true market specialists we work in partnership with our candidates and clients, delivering unrivalled market knowledge and insight. We are driven by our passion to become the partner of choice and offer tailored advice and guidance across the business.