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