New Business Account Executive

Company: Employment Specialists
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will build and grow a specialist commercial books of business for a market-leading Lloyd’s broker. You will hunt for new opportunities, convert prospects, and engage with businesses across specialist sectors. You’ll conduct risk assessments, present insurance solutions, and negotiate terms with insurers. This position offers setup to own a portfolio from day one with strong earning potential and clear progression.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support
  • Clear progression pathway
  • Unlimited earning potential

Responsibilities

  • Prospect for new business opportunities in specialist commercial lines
  • Develop opportunities from qualified leads and re-engaged lapsed clients
  • Build a book from day one, focusing on new business rather than account management
  • Manage a mixed portfolio of Property and Commercial risks
  • Build relationships with businesses across specialist industries
  • Conduct technical risk assessments and present insurance solutions
  • Negotiate with insurers to secure competitive terms

Key requirements

  • Technically sound insurance professional with confidence in new business
  • Strong prospecting and networking skills
  • Experience in Commercial Insurance, ideally with Property exposure
  • Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Enjoys building from scratch
  • Prospecting and networking
  • Self-motivation and drive
  • Relationship building
  • Commercial Insurance experience
  • Property exposure expertise
  • Risk assessment and solution presentation

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Posted: October 1st, 2026