Insurance Account Executive

Job description

Job Title: Insurance Account Executive

Location: London

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Account Executive to take over and manage an established client book within a specialist insurance brokerage. This role requires someone who is already comfortable operating with autonomy, managing client relationships, leading renewals, and placing business independently.

The Role:

You will act as the primary relationship owner for your portfolio, providing technical advice, handling renewals end-to-end, and ensuring clients receive a high standard of ongoing service. The client base includes complex commercial risks and high-value portfolios, requiring attention to detail, strong market knowledge, and confidence dealing with insurers and underwriters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of an existing client book, managing relationships and service delivery end-to-end
• Lead renewals independently, including market engagement, placement strategy, and negotiation
• Advise clients on cover structure, policy wordings, and risk considerations
• Build long-term client relationships through a consultative, professional approach
• Liaise directly with insurers and underwriters to secure competitive and appropriate terms
• Identify opportunities to grow the book through cross-selling and portfolio development
• Ensure FCA compliance, accurate documentation, and timely administration
• Work closely with internal support teams to deliver a seamless client experience

Experience & Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an insurance broking or account executive role
• Proven experience managing and owning a client book (essential)
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial insurance products
• Confident dealing with clients, insurers, and underwriters independently
• Organised, commercially aware, and comfortable managing multiple renewals
• Professional insurance qualifications (Cert CII / working towards) advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £40k-£55k, depending on experience
• Immediate responsibility for a live, established client portfolio
• Exposure to technically interesting and varied risks
• Supportive, specialist brokerage environment with high service standards
• Clear scope to grow both the client book and your role over time

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English