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Senior account director

Bristol (City of Bristol)
Cavendish Maine
Account director
Posted: 10 June
Offer description

Commercial Insurance Bristol (Hybrid) £70,000£110,000 + Bonus + Benefits


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The Opportunity

A rare opening has arisen following the planned retirement of a long-serving and highly regarded Account Director at one of the markets leading insurance broking groups. The business is seeking an exceptional senior professional to inherit and steward a stable, well-established client portfolio this is succession, not rescue. Client relationships are warm, the book is secure, and the business is fully committed to a well-managed transition.

The Role

Based in Bristol with hybrid working, you will take full ownership of a diverse UK client portfolio spanning mid-market to large corporate and international risks, with client turnovers ranging from £10m to £500m+. You will be supported by one of the most dynamic commercial broking teams in the market, with access to specialist resource across the wider group.

Key responsibilities:

* Manage and develop an established client portfolio, delivering expert risk advice and outstanding service
* Lead the renewal process end-to-end, including market negotiations and client presentations
* Identify organic growth opportunities within the existing book and cross-refer into specialist teams
* Act as a trusted risk adviser at senior/board level across a broad range of commercial lines
* Collaborate with internal specialists on complex, bespoke, and international placements
* Ensure full FCA regulatory compliance and maintain the businesss high governance standards

The Ideal Candidate

* Proven track record as a senior Account Executive or Account Director in commercial insurance broking
* Demonstrable expertise managing complex client portfolios, including mid-market and large corporate risks
* Strong technical knowledge across core commercial lines; international experience advantageous
* Board-level communication skills and the gravitas to act as a genuine risk adviser
* Strategic, proactive, and self-motivated able to manage a significant book with minimal oversight

Why Consider This Role?

* Step into a stable, well-regarded book no requirement to build from scratch
* The backing of a globally recognised broker with extensive specialist resource
* Bristol base, hybrid working, and a national client footprint
* Highly competitive package: £70,000£110,000 basic + performance bonus + comprehensive benefits

Contact: Steve Mallaband

Reference: SM/090626

Candidate care:

By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application.

If your application is successful, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.

Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. xsngvjr

In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.

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