Insurance Sales Executive

VanRath; Omagh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage in Northern Ireland is seeking an Insurance Sales Executive (Agri) to mix client servicing with new business activities within the agricultural sector. Candidates should have experience in agricultural insurance, deliver exceptional client service, and manage a portfolio effectively. This role demands strong client relationship management and commercial skills, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations. It offers growth opportunities based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural or rural insurance.
• Strong client relationship management and commercial skills.
• Knowledge of FCA-regulated processes and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new business, renewals, and cross-sell/up-sell targets.
• Conduct detailed fact-finding with clients to identify coverage gaps.
• Maintain accurate client records and comply with regulations.
• Build strong client relationships for retention and satisfaction.

Skills

Client relationship management

Commercial skills

Knowledge of FCA-regulated processes

Confident communication

Job description

VANRATH is supporting a leading insurance brokerage in the recruitment of an Insurance Sales Executive (Agri). This role is a mix of client servicing and new business activity within the agricultural and rural sector. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of clients, deliver exceptional service, and provide competitive insurance solutions to maximise retention and new business growth.

This position is ideal for someone with agricultural insurance experience who can balance client relationship management with commercial objectives in a regulated environment. (Multiple positions available)

The role comes at 2 salary levels, entry (<18 month experience, with aims to progress to the more senior salary within 12-24 months OR >18 months experience at the senior salary)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver new business, renewals, and, where applicable, cross-sell/up-sell targets, meeting or exceeding budgeted goals

• Conduct detailed fact-finding with clients and prospects to identify risks and coverage gaps, liaising with insurers to provide tailored quotations and convert opportunities into business

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and system documentation, ensuring all interactions, negotiations, and policy documentation meet company and regulatory standards

• Build and nurture strong client relationships to maximise retention and satisfaction throughout the policy lifecycle

• Identify opportunities for additional covers, and collaborate with internal colleagues to present, quote, and convert these where appropriate

• Work closely with portfolio managers and internal teams to clearly define responsibilities for client servicing and new business development

• Keep technical knowledge of farm and ancillary insurance products up to date, maintaining awareness of sector developments through insurer engagement, industry press, and colleague discussions

• Support accounts colleagues with premium collection and aged debt management

• Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations, including complaints handling, policy documentation, and disclosure obligations

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of new business, renewals, and cross-sell/up-sell targets

• Retention rates and renewal income

• Accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of client documentation

• Quality of data input, correspondence management, and complaint handling

• Responsiveness in managing client and internal enquiries

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in agricultural or rural insurance

• Strong client relationship management and commercial skills

• Knowledge of FCA-regulated processes and requirements

• Confident communicator with ability to work across teams and liaise effectively with clients and insurers