New Business Account Executive

Brown & Brown, Inc.; Botany Bay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the UK is seeking a New Business focused Account Executive who will develop a personal pipeline of new business, advise clients, and negotiate with underwriters. The role offers a fantastic environment focused on client needs and professional development support. Candidates should have a solid grounding in the Commercial Insurance market, high-level communication skills, and the ability to establish strong relationships. A negotiable salary and benefits package is included.

Benefits

Negotiable basic salary

Bonus

Pension

Death in Service benefits

Full support for professional development

Qualifications

• Solid grounding across the Commercial Insurance market.
• Able to build a personal portfolio and establish roots.
• Confidence in dealing with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop a personal pipeline of new business.
• Advise clients on new business quotations.
• Negotiate with Underwriters to secure best terms.

Skills

High level communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Sales skills

Client-first mindset

IT skills

Job description

As a business we've grown consistently over the last few years which has been driven by our client led approach. As a Forever Company we're passionate about not only looking after our clients but also our Team, with career and progression prospects across our expanding business both in the UK & Europe and our international operations. Our team consistently deliver outstanding service to our clients and have built an enjoyable working environment across all our offices in the region, thriving on delivering results for our clients. We're looking for a New Business focused Account Executive to join the team to build their own portfolio. You'll be fully supported by our dedicated and experienced broking support and claims teams to ensure you can focus on what you do best : winning and looking after clients. On a Day To Day Basis You'll Be

• Developing a personal pipeline of new business
• Adding new introducers to your network
• Advising clients on New Business Quotations, coverage requirements and renewals
• Working with clients to expand and develop their coverage to ensure they have the right cover
• Liaising with the broking and support team to ensure all documentation is accurate
• Actively negotiating with Underwriters as required to secure the best terms
• Working in a compliant and timely manner on all cases
• Ensuring income and retention targets are achieved and maintained
• Working with the management team to achieve business objectives and support development of colleagues

What's On Offer

• A fantastic environment focused on client requirements and supporting staff at all levels
• The ability to keep what you bring on; no need to hand off what you've done
• A full broking and claims team to support getting things done
• A negotiable basic salary, bonus and normal benefits (Pension, Death in Service, etc.)
• Full support for your professional development (including funded qualifications)

Your Experience

• A solid grounding across the Commercial Insurance market
• Ability to build a personal portfolio and establish roots within a forever business
• High level communication (verbal, written, video), negotiation, influencing, sales, stakeholder management, delegation and IT skills with a client-first mindset
• Confidence when dealing with stakeholders at all levels, particularly board level
• A full driving licence
• Role synonyms include : Commercial New Business Account Executive, Account Director, New Business Account Manager, Servicing Account Executive, Commercial Insurance Developer, Commercial Insurance Producer, Commercial Insurance Sales Executive