Commercial Insurance Account Executive

Chester | £45,000 – £60,000, with scope up to £75,000 for an exceptional candidate | Healthcare Benefits

Are you an experienced Commercial Account Executive with an established book of business and the ambition to join a growing, independent brokerage where you will have the freedom to develop your portfolio?

CKB Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded commercial insurance broker based in Chester.

The business has built its reputation by providing straightforward advice, personal service and carefully tailored insurance solutions to commercial clients. As part of its continued growth, it is now looking to recruit an accomplished Commercial Account Executive who can bring strong market relationships, commercial expertise and a clear plan for developing a profitable portfolio.

You will take responsibility for managing, retaining and growing a portfolio of commercial insurance clients while identifying and converting new business opportunities.

The company is particularly interested in speaking with Account Executives who have an existing book of business that could transfer once any current restrictive covenant, non-solicitation period or contractual obligation has fully expired.

The business is committed to ensuring that any future transfer of clients is handled properly, professionally and in full accordance with existing contractual obligations.

You will be given the autonomy to manage your own client relationships while benefiting from the support of an experienced broking team, established insurer relationships and the Acturis broking platform.

The brokerage handles a broad range of general commercial insurance products, including:

• Commercial Combined
• Property Owners
• Contractors Combined
• Motor Fleet
• Motor Trade
• Professional Indemnity
• Directors and Officers
• Cyber Liability
• Liability Insurance
• Goods in Transit

• Managing and developing a profitable portfolio of commercial insurance clients
• Building strong, long-term relationships with business owners and decision-makers
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Creating and delivering an effective business-development plan
• Retaining and expanding existing client relationships
• Understanding clients’ operations, risks and insurance requirements
• Presenting commercial risks clearly and professionally to insurers
• Negotiating competitive premiums, coverage and policy terms
• Working closely with Account Handlers to provide a responsive client service
• Identifying opportunities to cross-sell and enhance client protection
• Maintaining accurate records and activity using Acturis
• Ensuring all activity meets FCA requirements and internal compliance standards

You will be an experienced Commercial Account Executive with a proven track record of developing and managing profitable commercial insurance relationships.

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Strong experience within commercial insurance broking
• An established book of business or a credible portfolio-development plan
• A proven record of winning and retaining commercial clients
• Strong relationships within the regional or wider UK business community
• Experience across a broad range of general commercial insurance products
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• The confidence and drive to generate your own opportunities
• A professional and ethical approach to business development
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a close-knit team
• Previous experience using Acturis, although this is not essential

Professional insurance qualifications would be welcomed, but commercial experience, market knowledge and the ability to generate profitable business will be the most important factors.

• Basic salary of £45,000 – £60,000, depending on experience and portfolio
• Scope to pay up to £75,000 for an exceptional candidate with a strong business case
• Staff healthcare scheme
• Medicash health plan
• Support from an experienced commercial broking team
• Established insurer relationships
• Acturis broking system
• Autonomy to manage and grow your own portfolio
• Long-term career opportunity within an independent brokerage

This role would suit an ambitious Commercial Account Executive who wants greater influence over their future, the backing to grow a meaningful portfolio and the opportunity to become a key part of an established independent broker.

All discussions will be handled with complete discretion and confidentiality.

Apply today for a confidential conversation with CKB Recruitment.