Account Executive – Real Estate Specialist

Overview

In this Senior Account Executive role, you will manage a high-value portfolio of complex real estate and construction clients within an independent broker’s Real Estate & Construction division. You’ll act as a trusted adviser, delivering tailored insurance solutions and strategic risk guidance while driving organic growth and strengthening market positioning. You’ll collaborate with broking, claims, and specialist teams, leveraging international market access to support clients with global exposures. The opportunity offers autonomy, influence, and a long-term career path in a growing practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent base salary
• Bonus structure above market standards
• Long-term incentive plan
• Flexible office base: London, Birmingham or Manchester
• Collaborative, supportive culture with access to senior leadership
• International reach and support for clients with global exposures

Responsibilities

• Inherit and manage a high-quality, complex client portfolio in real estate and construction risks
• Act as trusted adviser delivering tailored insurance solutions and strategic risk advice
• Drive organic growth within existing accounts and selectively pursue new business
• Collaborate with internal broking, claims, and specialist teams for a seamless client experience
• Leverage international market access and global capabilities as needed
• Contribute to development, profile, and market positioning of the real estate division
• Operate with autonomy and build a long-term presence within the practice

Key requirements

• Proven experience managing large, complex real estate and/or construction insurance programmes
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial, growth-oriented mindset with ability to develop new opportunities
• Relevant professional insurance qualifications (or working towards)
• Confidence and credibility to act as a trusted adviser to senior clients

• Client relationship management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Commercial thinking
• Real estate and construction insurance programmes
• Risk advisory for property and construction projects
• Cross-functional collaboration with broking, claims, and specialists

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