Overview
Christie Insurance is a forward-thinking Insurance Brokerage and proud member of the Christie Group plc delivering specialist sector expertise and trusted, personalised support to clients across the UK. We offer an integrated solution—facilitating business sales, securing tailored funding, and providing insurance services. Our team is driven, ambitious, and passionate about delivering results, with a dynamic and fast paced environment and uncapped commission opportunities.
Here, your voice matters. We foster a collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed, and you can actively shape the direction and success of the business. As an independent brokerage, we offer access to professionals across our sectors, empowering you to make a real impact while building a rewarding career. You’ll be supported to achieve CII qualifications.
We are looking to recruit a new member into our new business team to support our strategic growth plans. If you’re ready to join a high-performing team that values expertise, autonomy, and ambition, Christie Insurance is the place to make your mark.
The Role
We are looking for a new business account executive to generate and manage new business through warm leads gained from our sector specialists within Christie & Co and Christie Finance. You will manage client relationships, ensure tailored coverage solutions while maintaining compliance and profitability. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and enjoys the challenge of growing a book of business.
Responsibilities
* Conduct initial client meetings to assess insurance and risk profiles
* Negotiate with insurers for terms and then present insurance solutions to your client
* Close sales and ensure policies are set up in a timely manner
* Build long term relationships internally with your colleagues in Christie & Co and Christie Finance
* Identify opportunities for upselling, cross selling and growth
* Keep ahead of industry, product and regulatory changes
What we are looking for
The suitable candidate for this role would bring:
* Demonstrable experience as an Account Executive in New Business specifically within a commercial insurance setting or the SME sector
* A well-founded understanding of the fundamentals of Insurance and its legal context and operation of the Insurance marketplace
* A proven track of sales success
* A strong understanding of current and upcoming commercial insurance coverage
* Highly professional with an engaging and friendly manner maintaining a client-led approach
* Strong relationship building, influencing and team building skills
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Knowledge of and use of Acturis
* Have a CII Certification or be working towards one
What we can offer you
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Holiday carryover & additional Christmas leave
* Life assurance
* Employee wellbeing assistance via Plumm
* Cycle to work scheme
* “Recommend a Friend” employee referral bonus
* Enhanced family friendly leave
Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Financial Services and Insurance
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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