Senior Account Executive - Commercial/Corporate Insurance

Stride Resource Management; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based commercial insurance broking firm seeks a Senior Account Executive to manage key clients and drive business growth. This home-based role offers competitive rewards, including a base salary of £60,000 to £90,000, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions

Private medical

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Support for insurance qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven client-facing experience in commercial insurance.
• Long-term career focus with a success-oriented organization.
• Experience managing commercial insurance clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage key clients and expand the company's footprint.
• Balance client management with strategic business development.
• Engage with clients generating significant fees or commissions.

Skills

Client Management

Business Development

Commercial Insurance

Education

ACII qualification or progress towards it

Job description

Senior Account Executive - Commercial/Corporate Insurance

Location: Basildon, Eastern, United Kingdom

Application deadline: 23.05.2025

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Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive to advance in all areas of commercial insurance broking. This role offers the opportunity to enhance your proposition and service delivery, enjoy competitive rewards, and work within a progressive environment.

You will join an innovative and rapidly growing UK-based commercial insurance broking firm, built on quality advice and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage key clients and expand the company's footprint in strategic locations due to business growth.
• Balance client management and retention with strategic business development in industries such as engineering, manufacturing & technology, construction & real estate, energy & renewables, creative sectors, life sciences, private equity, leisure, and retail.
• Focus on client and prospect engagement, supported by dedicated account handlers, claims resources, and regional/national broking colleagues.
• This is a home-based role with regular office attendance, working with clients generating at least £5,000-£10,000 in fees or commissions, with potential for higher income.
• Target a 10% growth in your book, with bonuses increasing on a trajectory.
• Leverage the business development team for prospecting, leads, and appointments.
• Benefit from full broking, handling, and administrative support, along with award-winning claims and risk management solutions.
• Opportunity for career advancement within a successful and expanding organization.

About the Firm

• Consistently showing double-digit growth annually.
• Part of an international group with autonomous UK operations.
• Leadership is hands-on and actively involved at all levels.
• Offers significant financial backing, market influence, and a rewarding team environment.

Rewards

• Base salary ranging from £60,000 to £90,000, negotiable for exceptional candidates.
• New business bonus up to 25%, with no threshold.
• Growth bonus up to 50%.
• Additional benefits including matched pension contributions, private medical, income protection, and flexible benefits.
• Support for insurance qualifications and ongoing professional development.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced Senior Account Executive seeking career growth and development.
• Proven client-facing experience and success in managing commercial insurance clients.
• Long-term career focus with a success-oriented organization.
• ACII qualification or progress towards it is advantageous, but relevant experience is equally valuable.

If you are motivated and experienced, and eager to join a dynamic team, please apply or contact David Colesby at 07794 926 560.