Insurance Broker

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Insurance Account Executive in Leeds. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of commercial insurance experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop new business. This role involves managing client relationships, developing accounts with significant premiums, and ensuring excellent service delivery. A CII qualification is desirable, and solid career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Bonus and flexible benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in commercial insurance as an Account Executive.
• Desire to develop new business and manage existing clients.
• Excellent understanding of the insurance market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop accounts with premiums over £10,000 across various classes of Commercial Insurance.
• Work with an account handler on market presentations.
• Generate leads and manage your own pipeline.

Skills

Commercial general insurance experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Business development ability

Ability to meet targets

Education

CII qualification or progress towards

Job description

Commercial Insurance Account Executive / New Business

Location – North East Leeds

Salary – to £70-75k base (DOE Negotiable)– Bonus and Flex Benefits

Our client is at the forefront of the Commercial Insurance broking Market and with a reputation of employing some of the most respected insurance professionals in the market they are now looking to add to their existing office Commercial Account Executive.

This is a unique opportunity as our client is looking for Insurance Professionals who are looking to develop their career with a highly respected Broker. The role will consist of contacting existing clients and new clients regarding their commercial insurance requirements.

If you are an Account Handler looking to move into an Executive role or an experienced Account and Development Executive, our client is looking to speak with you.

Overview of the position

The role will consist of developing accounts with premiums in excess of £10,000 across all classes of Commercial Insurance from our clients existing client base, lead generation team and developing your own pipeline.

You will receive the full support and backing of a designated account handler who will work with you on market presentations and obtain the quotations from the market for the risks you are tendering for.

• At least 5 years commercial insurance experience in an Account Executive / Development position is required.
• Excellent negotiation skills with insurers and prospects.
• A desire to develop new business.
• An ability to meet and exceed targets and KPI.
• Excellent knowledge of the insurance market and its trends.
• CII or progress towards is desirable.

Skills

• Commercial general insurance experience within either a broker or insurer environment, capability and experience to deal with significant commercial insurance clients.
• Excellent face-to-face and telephone communication skills to enhance customer relationship.
• Confidence in negotiation – tackling and addressing insurer objections and achieving the best results for our clients and customers.
• Ability to work enthusiastically and within tight timescales.
• Willingness to undertake bespoke internal computer and technical training together with professional examinations as required.

If you wish to work for one of the most forward-thinking and progressive brokers in the market who can offer solid career progression and both professional and personal development working alongside some of the industry’s leading professionals.

If you wish to apply for the position, please click on the link below and David Helliwell from Cameron James will be in contact with you.