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Account Executive/ Director
About the role
Account Director Collingdale
Key Responsibilities:
Client Acquisition and Retention
1. Service and administer a portfolio of commercial and property insurance clients in a timely, professional, and compliant manner. Analyse clients’ insurance needs and recommend suitable coverage options, liaising with the wider team where required.
2. Ensure the Demands & Needs (DNA) process is followed for all clients, with particular focus on increasing penetration in areas currently below company average, such as D&O and Cyber.
3. Build and maintain strong client relationships by attending meetings, understanding demands and needs, and providing informed advice on a wide range of coverages. Ensure a clear plan exists for all clients, including face-to-face meetings where possible, including face-to-face meetings where possible.
4. Identify opportunities for recommendations and referrals from existing clients, providing comprehensive protection solutions through appropriate products and services.
Placement
5. Take responsibility for local placement relationships, including arranging meetings, supporting insurer training for staff, and maintaining up-to-date contact lists.
6. Attend internal placement meetings as required, contributing insight and updates.
Policy Management
7. Evaluate insurance policies to ensure they meet clients’ requirements.
8. Assist clients in understanding policy terms, conditions, and coverage.
9. Process policy renewals, endorsements, and cancellations efficiently.
10. Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records on the company electronic filing system.
Risk Assessment and Compliance
11. Conduct risk assessments for clients and provide recommendations for coverage or mitigation.
12. Ensure your team adheres to regulatory and company standards, including FCA, GDPR, and internal policies.
13. Support continuous improvement of team processes, systems, and client service delivery.
Customer Service
14. Address client inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
15. Act as a liaison between clients and insurance carriers, ensuring timely resolution of issues and claims.
16. Establish and manage strategic partner relationships and foster strong connections with potential clients, influencers, and suppliers.
People Management and Development
17. Team Leadership & Performance Management: Conduct regular 1:1s, appraisals, and performance reviews. Set clear objectives and monitor progress to ensure the team meets client and business expectations.
18. Talent Development & Coaching: Support and develop team members to enhance skills, engagement, and career progression. Provide constructive feedback, mentoring, and learning opportunities.
19. Workload & Resource Management: Allocate work effectively across the team, ensuring efficiency, fairness, and alignment with client priorities. Monitor pre-renewals, renewals, and ongoing client requirements.
20. Engagement & Wellbeing: Promote a positive team culture, recognising achievements, encouraging collaboration, and maintaining morale. Conduct regular wellbeing check-ins, particularly during periods of change.
21. Conflict & Issue Resolution: Address performance or interpersonal issues promptly, transparently, and professionally, escalating where necessary.
22. Training & Development Planning: Identify skills gaps and training needs, implementing solutions to upskill the team and improve capability. Support continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
Attributes, Skills & Qualifications
We welcome applications from individuals who meet the essential criteria through relevant experience or transferable skills. Additional desirable skills, attributes, or qualifications will be considered an advantage. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Essential:
23. Experience in a similar Account Executive or Account Director role within commercial and/or property insurance
24. Demonstrable experience retaining and growing an existing portfolio of clients, alongside identifying, generating, and converting new business opportunities
25. Experience dealing directly with insurance markets, including working with insurers and placement teams to secure appropriate cover
26. Proactive line management experience, including regular 1:1s, performance management, and ownership of personal development plans
27. Strong understanding of compliance responsibilities, including FCA requirements and Consumer Duty
28. Good technical knowledge of insurance products, with the ability to present confidently to clients or internal audiences on insurance-related topics when required (with appropriate training and support)
29. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
30. Ability to work efficiently under pressure, with excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills
31. Confident in the use of relevant systems and software for client management, documentation, and analysis
32. An innovative and creative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to demonstrate how this has supported client retention or business development
Desirable:
33. Professional insurance qualification, such as ACII, or working towards
34. Experience within Commercial General and/or Real Estate insurance
35. Exposure to team or business change, including supporting colleagues through transition
Key Attributes:
36. In addition to technical knowledge and experience, we’re looking for individuals who demonstrate:
37. A strong client-focused mindset, balancing service excellence with commercial awareness
38. Credible people leadership, with the ability to motivate, support, and develop other
39. A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to take ownership
40. High levels of emotional intelligence, professionalism, and integrity
41. A collaborative working style, contributing positively to team culture and wider business objectives
NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.
If you’re a dedicated professional ready to advance your career, apply now—we’d love to have you on our team!
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Job Details
42. Posted: about 7 hours ago
43. Location: London, Greater London
44. Job Type:
45. Salary: £70,000
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47. Job Ref: 58646
Consultant
Sophie York
Recruitment Consultant - Insurance