This is a superb opportunity for an experienced Account Executive to join one of the biggest names in the insurance industry and inherit a substantial portfolio of corporate business.
The Branch Director explains that the portfolio awarded can be tweaked to suit the successful candidate’s skills, experiences and ambitions. Most Account Executives in the team tend to control £500,000 - £750,000 in fee income. Furthermore, he says the team don’t tend to focus on risks generating less than £15K-20K. The branch would view its ‘bread and butter’ accounts as being north of £30K in terms of fee income, and there’s certainly a number of six-figure income cases held too.
Clients held by the branch include fascinating risks from the worlds of Retail, Food & Beverage, Construction, Healthcare and Transportation, many of which have operations overseas leading to complex global exposures. There are also a small number of reverse-flow accounts handled by the branch.
The focus on this role is very much on the management of an existing portfolio of clients rather than business development, and rather than actively pursuing new business, it is hoped you would try to capitalise on opportunities as and when they present themselves, or grow the account through cross-selling ancillary services.
Working in a team of 5 Account Executives, you will provide a high-level service to your own dedicated portfolio of clients. You will benefit from the assistance of a team of Corporate Account Handlers, Brokers and Claims Executives, who will allow you to focus on the more challenging aspects of controlling the portfolio, such as overseeing renewals and managing C-Suite relationships.
It is essential that you have experience of working as an Account Executive. Whilst this need not extend to previously managing clients with £50K fees, it is essential that you have dealt with some larger commercial risks. Similarly, some exposure to dealing with global or reverse flow accounts would be advantageous, but this is by no means essential for those candidates who can demonstrate the enthusiasm and ability to deal with more complex risks. You must be a polished communicator who is able to secure ‘buy in’ from corporate clients from a variety of sectors.
Our client offers a flexible-working arrangement, and encourages Account Executives to work from home, or the office, as they see fit. As such, this role will suit candidates from across London and the South East.
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