Commercial / Middle Market Account Executive - Substantial Inherited Portfolio

Job Description

Following a sustained period of growth, one of the worlds best known insurance brokers is seeking to appoint several Account Executives across Wales and South West England. This forward-thinking broking house is a big advocate of flexible-workingand only requires that you attend an office (it has a presence in a number of locations across the region) for team meetings every couple of weeks. As such, this role will appeal to candidates from across a wide area.This brokers phenomenal results in the region are driven by both organic growth of the existing portfolio, coupled with the continued acquisition of quality new accounts. As a result, the company is seeking experienced insurance professionals to inheritsizeable portfolios. Boasting such a diverse range of clients across a broad region (from accounts in Bristols thriving professions community, through to agricultural clients in the South West Peninsular and risks from the industrial heart lands of SouthWales), you can be allocated a portfolio that reflects your skills, experience and ambitions. For example, if you tend to gravitate towards blue or white collar risks, your book can be tweaked accordingly. Similarly, the total size of the portfolio and complexityof individual accounts can be accommodated to your own situation, meaning seasoned Account Executives can inherit portfolios generating in excess of £500K income comprising complex and global business, or Account Handlers looking to make their first move intoan Account Executive style role can be gifted smaller, less-challenging clients.The focus here will be very much on the management of existing business, although for those who wish to do new business, or can transfer their old portfolio (upon completion of their covenant), there is the chance to earn a lucrative bonus. You will benefitfrom a warm handover from the current Account Executive, and develop a deep understanding of your clients businesses. With support from a dedicated team of Brokers, youll ensure that their insurance programmes adequately reduce their exposure to risks. Wheregaps in cover exist, you will suggest innovative solutions to mitigate these. You will also prepare an array of documentation and take the lead in the renewal process. As you would expect, you be responsible for negotiating with insurers to secure your clientsthe most comprehensive cover at competitive premiums.Whilst we welcome applicants from all levels of experience (from veteran Corporate Account Executives through to those looking to assume client-facing duties for the first time), it is essential that you have experience within commercial insurance, togetherwith a knowledge of all common commercial covers such as Property, Liability, Fleet and Financial Lines. You must pride yourself on being an excellent communicator who can secure the buy in of clients and colleagues alike, and also put together an arrayof professional reports and documentation. You must be well-organised, diligent and have good task management skills. Youll also be a team player who enjoys working to shared goals and objectives.In return, you will enjoy a fantastic basic salary (completely negotiable, but certainly designed to attract the best), bonus and market-leading flexible-benefits package. You will also benefit from a myriad of opportunities for progression as the regioncontinues to grow.Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry expertsGeneral Insurance and Financial Services RecruitmentFor more jobs like this, or for more information on how we may be able to help you in your search for a new job, please visit our website