New Business Account Executive

Insight Select; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage in Chester seeks a highly motivated New Business Account Executive to drive client acquisition and manage a new business pipeline. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in commercial insurance and sales, alongside strong proficiency in Acturis, MS Excel, and Word. This role offers up to £65,000 annually in a hybrid work setting, along with a competitive bonus structure and comprehensive benefits package including professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive bonus structure

Comprehensive company benefits package

Professional development support

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Commercial Insurance.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Sales.
• Strong understanding of CII Code of Ethics & GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Drive new client acquisition and contribute to overall business growth.
• Support retention of existing clients where required.
• Manage and maintain a strong new business pipeline.

Skills

Commercial Insurance experience

Sales experience

Understanding of General Insurance classes

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Tools

Acturis

Job description

New Business Account Executive

Chester, Hybrid | £60,000 - £65,000 | Permanent

A leading and fast-growing insurance brokerage is looking for a highly motivated New Business Sales Executive to join their Corporate & Commercial division in Chester. This role is central to driving new business performance, supporting the wider sales function, and helping secure high-value corporate client accounts.

If you are a driven commercial insurance professional with strong sales capability and a passion for winning new business, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career within a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new client acquisition and contribute to overall business growth
• Support retention of existing clients where required
• Manage and maintain a strong new business pipeline
• Attend regular proposal and client meetings
• Produce accurate meeting notes and maintain client files
• Prepare market presentations and new business reports
• Create compliant and professional documentation
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across the wider business

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Commercial Insurance
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Sales
• Strong understanding of General Insurance classes, CII Code of Ethics & GDPR
• Working knowledge of insurance product ranges, policy wordings, and service standards
• Acturis experience essential
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word

Package

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
Location: Chester (Hybrid - approx. 2 days onsite per week)

Benefits Include

• Competitive bonus structure
• Comprehensive company benefits package
• Professional development support, including insurance qualifications (CII)
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance with additional buy/sell options (if applicable)
• Travel opportunities to UK offices as required