Account Director

Account Director – Commercial Insurance | Leeds
📍 Leeds (with access to a UK-wide office network)
💼 Full-time | Market leading salary + Bonus + Benefits

We are working in partnership with a fast-growing independent insurance brokerage to recruit an experienced Account Director for their Leeds office.

The Opportunity
Our client is a highly regarded independent broker with multiple offices across the UK and ambitious expansion plans. They have built a strong reputation for delivering tailored, client-centric solutions and empowering their people with autonomy and flexibility.

This role is ideal for a senior commercial insurance professional who thrives on building strategic client relationships, driving growth, and having real influence within a scaling business.

The Role
As an Account Director, you will take ownership of a portfolio of key commercial clients while also playing a pivotal role in generating new business. You’ll operate as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering bespoke insurance strategies and leading from the front in terms of revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities
   •   Manage and develop a portfolio of mid-to-large commercial clients
   •   Drive new business activity and contribute to overall growth strategy
   •   Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships at senior levels
   •   Lead complex negotiations with insurers to secure optimal terms
   •   Provide strategic advice across a broad range of commercial insurance solutions
   •   Collaborate with internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery

Candidate Profile
   •   Significant experience in commercial insurance broking at a senior level
   •   Strong track record of winning and retaining business
   •   Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
   •   Commercially astute with a strategic mindset
   •   Cert CII/Dip CII (or equivalent) preferred

What’s on Offer
   •   Highly competitive salary with uncapped earning potential
   •   Clear pathway to leadership within a growing independent brokerage
   •   Autonomy to shape and grow your client portfolio
   •   Supportive, entrepreneurial culture
   •   Access to a nationwide office network and resources
   •   Ongoing professional development and career progression

If you’re an established Account Director — or a Senior Account Executive ready to step up — this is a standout opportunity to join a forward-thinking independent brokerage at an exciting stage of growth.

Please get in touch for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)