Account Executive - Property

How you will make an impact

We’re looking for a client-focused insurance professional to take ownership of our client’s key residential property portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to lead and support a team, while working closely with a long-standing client using a captive placement structure. You will be at the forefront of driving both client growth and team development. 

This is a hands-on position combining technical broking expertise with leadership and relationship management, ensuring you support your team while delivering exceptional service and strategic account growth.

Why Join Us?

At the heart of our client's culture lies a commitment to protect, excel, and succeed together. Fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to thrive, working collectively to deliver success for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

The Experience

Joining means becoming part of an industry leading team that puts people first. Our client is committed to creating a work culture that values entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and even a bit of fun along the way.

What you can expect:

• Career Growth: Ample opportunities to advance within a leading insurance firm.
• Flexibility: Work arrangements designed to support your work-life balance, allowing you to excel in all areas.
• Supportive Culture: A collaborative environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Manage and nurture long-term relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact for all insurance needs.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team, providing guidance and coaching to ensure service delivery standards are met and goals are achieved.
• Renewal and New Business: Oversee the full renewal cycle for a complex residential property portfolio, while also driving the growth of new business within the client’s Captive programme.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Account Handlers and other team members to ensure a seamless client experience, supporting both day-to-day service and strategic initiatives.
• Client Engagement: Conduct regular site visits and meetings with clients, including monthly visits to various locations across the UK.
• Insurer Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with key insurers, managing negotiations for optimal terms on renewals and new placements.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that all policies are compliant with industry regulations and that the Captive insurance structure remains aligned with the client’s evolving risk strategy.

About YouAttributes: Skills: Qualifications

Candidates must meet the essential criteria through relevant experience or demonstrated transferable skills. However, desirable attributes, skills, and qualifications will be considered a strong advantage.

Essential:

• Proven experience in an Account Executive role, ideally within residential or commercial property insurance.
• Strong technical understanding of Property Owners insurance (Captive knowledge is beneficial but not essential).
• Experience in managing client relationships with a focus on delivering tailored insurance solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, insurers, and internal teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

Desirable:

• Leadership experience, particularly in team development, mentoring, and performance management.
• Knowledge of Captive insurance placements or alternative risk transfer models.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., FCA, Consumer Duty).

Key Attributes:

• Proactive mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional client service.
• Collaborative and supportive approach to team development and fostering a positive work culture.
• Strategic and consultative thinker, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of service.

Please apply for the role by submitting your most up-to-date CV. If your application is successful, we will be in touch within 2 working days of receiving your job application to discuss the opportunity in more detail. 

At Insure Recruitment, we work with clients dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification or criteria in the above description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be exactly what we're looking for in this - or other roles.