Development Executive (PI)

CKB Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Matched pension up to 8%

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice

Job summary

CKB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Professional Indemnity Development Executive in Bristol. The role focuses on building a new PI book, winning clients, and developing lasting commercial relationships across solicitor, IFA, architect, and property professional sectors.

You will operate with autonomy, supported by insurer relationships and specialist PI expertise within an established broker. Hybrid working and a clear path for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Current or recent experience in a sales-focused Professional Indemnity insurance role.
• Proven track record of generating and converting new PI business.
• Strong knowledge of the Professional Indemnity market.
• Experience developing relationships with professional-services clients.
• The confidence to prospect, network and create opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new Professional Indemnity opportunities.
• Build your own profitable portfolio of PI clients.
• Develop and manage a sustainable new-business pipeline.
• Prospect and engage with professional-services firms.
• Build relationships with introducers and key decision-makers.
• Attend networking events and raise your presence in relevant communities.
• Prepare and present persuasive insurance proposals.
• Negotiate with insurers to secure terms and coverage.
• Collaborate with internal broking and technical teams.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients you win.
• Identify cross-selling and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to the brokerage's continued growth.

Skills

PI insurance sales

New business development

Networking

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Self-motivation

Tools

Acturis

Job description

Professional Indemnity Development Executive

Bristol | £50,000-£75,000 + Uncapped Commission + Benefits

Are you an experienced Professional Indemnity sales professional looking for a stronger platform, greater autonomy and the opportunity to build a valuable book of business?

We are looking for a proven PI Development Executive or Account Executive who is currently responsible for generating and converting Professional Indemnity business.

You will have the freedom and support to develop your own portfolio across sectors including Solicitors, IFAs, Architects and Property Professionals. Opportunities can be generated through your existing network, introducer relationships, referrals, professional connections and proactive business-development activity.

Alongside a salary of up to £75,000, there is an excellent uncapped commission scheme, providing genuine earning potential as you develop your book. You will also receive matched pension contributions of up to 8%, private medical insurance, life insurance and access to a salary-sacrifice electric vehicle scheme. Hybrid working and a supportive, experienced leadership team complete an excellent long-term opportunity.

The Opportunity

This is a genuine new-business role for someone who enjoys creating opportunities, winning clients and building lasting commercial relationships.

You will be responsible for developing your own Professional Indemnity portfolio, identifying prospective clients and building a sustainable pipeline of new business.

You will have the autonomy to develop business in the way that works best for you, backed by the technical expertise, insurer relationships and specialist reputation of an established independent PI broker.

This could include building relationships with solicitors, accountants, IFAs, property professionals, architects and other professional-services businesses, as well as developing partnerships with introducers and professional networks.

What You'll Be Doing

• Generating and converting new Professional Indemnity opportunities
• Building your own profitable portfolio of PI clients
• Developing and managing a sustainable new-business pipeline
• Prospecting and engaging with professional-services firms
• Building relationships with introducers, professional connections and key decision-makers
• Attending networking events and developing your presence within relevant professional communities
• Preparing and presenting persuasive insurance proposals
• Negotiating with insurers to secure competitive terms and appropriate coverage
• Working closely with internal broking and technical colleagues
• Developing long-term relationships with the clients you win
• Identifying cross-selling, referral and organic growth opportunities
• Contributing directly to the continued growth of the brokerage

What You'll Need

• Current or recent experience in a sales-focused Professional Indemnity insurance role
• A successful track record of generating and converting new PI business
• Strong knowledge of the Professional Indemnity market
• Experience developing relationships with professional-services clients
• The confidence to prospect, network and create your own opportunities
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience using Acturis
• A proactive, self-motivated and results-focused approach

This position is specifically aimed at experienced PI sales professionals. You must already have a demonstrable track record of selling Professional Indemnity insurance and developing new business.

About the Business

This independent specialist broker focuses exclusively on Professional Indemnity insurance for solicitors, financial advisers, property professionals and other professional-services businesses.

Led by highly experienced insurance professionals, the company has built an excellent reputation for specialist advice, strong insurer relationships and exceptional client service.

Its independence allows it to operate without the restrictions and rigid sales structures often associated with larger national brokers. You will be trusted to develop your network and build business in a way that plays to your strengths.

With specialist market expertise, excellent insurer relationships and an ambitious growth strategy, this is a fantastic opportunity for a successful PI producer who wants greater autonomy, uncapped earning potential and a long-term career platform.