Senior Account Director

Company: Cavendish Maine Recruitment
Apply for the Senior Account Director
Location: Gloucester
Job Description:

The Opportunity:

  • A rare opening has arisen following the planned retirement of a long-serving and highly regarded Account Director at one of the markets leading insurance broking groups.
  • The business is seeking an exceptional senior professional to inherit and steward a large, stable, well-established client portfolio – this is succession, not rescue.
  • Client relationships are warm, the book is secure, and the business is fully committed to a well-managed transition.

The Role:

  • The clients are spread nationally, with the supporting office based along the M5 Corridor.
  • You will work from home, in front of clients, with the occasional day in the office to work alongside your broking and support teams.
  • The client base you will be responsible for will sizeable, spanning large SME through to mid-corporate commercial clients.
  • You will be supported by one of the most dynamic commercial broking teams in the market, with access to specialist resource across the wider group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and develop an established client portfolio, delivering expert risk advice and outstanding service.
  • Lead the renewal process end-to-end, including market negotiations and client presentations.
  • Identify organic growth opportunities within the existing book and cross-refer into specialist teams.
  • Act as a trusted risk adviser at senior/board level across a broad range of commercial lines.
  • Collaborate with internal specialists on complex, bespoke, and international placements.
  • Ensure full FCA regulatory compliance and maintain the business’s high governance standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Proven track record as a Senior Account Executive or Account Director in commercial insurance broking.
  • Demonstrable expertise managing complex client portfolios, including mid-market and large corporate risks.
  • Strong technical knowledge across core commercial lines; international experience advantageous.
  • Board-level communication skills and the gravitas to act as a genuine risk adviser.
  • Strategic, proactive, and self-motivated – able to manage a significant book with minimal oversight.

Why Consider This Role?

  • Step into a stable, well-regarded book – no requirement to build from scratch.
  • The backing of a globally recognised broker with extensive specialist resource.
  • Hybrid working, and a national client footprint.
  • Highly competitive package: Base salary £65,000 – £85,000, OTE £100 – £120,000 + significant benefits + performance bonus + comprehensive benefits

Contact: Steve Mallaband

Reference: SM/106804

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026