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Account Executive (Protection Insurance)
Are you a driven and experienced Commercial Insurance professional looking for your next challenge? Join One Broker, part of the Jensten Group, as an Account Executive in our growing Protection team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding our presence in a dynamic sector, working with a supportive team and a respected name in the industry. You'll have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis from our Colchester office.
What You'll Be Doing
Manage and grow a portfolio of clients in the Protection sector
Develop new business – mainly through business referrals and enquiries
Identify and act on business development opportunities to attract new clients
Cross-sell and up-sell relevant products and services to existing and prospective clients
Present tailored insurance and risk management solutions to secure new business
Understand clients' operations, risks, and insurance needs
Meet clients in person or via Teams to build strong, lasting relationships
Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and internal standards, including Consumer Duty
What We're Looking For
You're a confident communicator and natural relationship builder with a background in Employee Benefits. You're motivated by success and committed to delivering outstanding service.
You'll ideally have:
Proven experience in Protection insurance sales and client management
Excellent communication and networking skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
Cert CII qualification (or working towards it) – desirable.
Experience with Acturis – desirable.
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding our people. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
Competitive salary with annual reviews and annual sales-based bonus
27 days annual leave (including your birthday and a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
5% employer pension contribution
Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
Group Life Assurance
Fully paid parental leave (3 months for maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Professional development support, including study funding
Perks at Work – discounts on gyms, dining, shopping, and more
Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 5 extra days annually
About Jensten Group
One Broker Group (part of the Jensten Group) services commercial and personal clients across East Anglia, with a focus on business, property and haulage. The business has also built an impressive range of specialist schemes with national distribution, including solutions for private ambulances, community-led housing, community assets, thatched homes and classic cars.
Jensten is one of the UK's leading insurance intermediary groups, known for putting clients and people first. Since launching in 2018, we've built a standout business in a crowded marketplace—combining scale, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Operating through six specialist divisions—Network Broking, Regional Broking, Schemes Broking, Specialist Lines, London Market Broking, and Underwriting—we deliver tailored insurance solutions directly to clients and through a network of trusted third-party broking partners.
Thanks to a combination of strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Jensten is now a Top 10 Independent Broker, placing over £650 million GWP into the market. We employ more than 1,000 people across 35 locations and work with 85 entrepreneurial franchise holders across the UK.
We fill the gap between large consolidators and local brokers—offering the scale and capability to compete at the highest level, while maintaining the agility, culture, and client focus of a truly independent business.
And that's why you should join us.
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Division
One Broker
Locations
Colchester
Remote status
Hybrid
Employment type
Full-time
CONTACT
Dan Bligh
Commercial Director – One Broker
Colleagues
Shirley Greer
Head of Charities and Care Insurance
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