Commercial Account Executive

Overview

As an Account Executive in Gallagher’s Commercial Niche Practice, you will manage client relationships and steer tailored insurance solutions to support retention and new business. You’ll operate in a fast-paced Ipswich branch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver risk-managed outcomes. You will lead renewals, advise on placement terms, and grow client portfolios through strategic broking. You’ll stay current on market trends and regulatory changes to continuously improve client service. This role offers meaningful impact within a supportive, growth‑oriented culture that lives The Gallagher Way.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Income protection (up to 50%)
• Health plan or private medical insurance
• Volunteering days (3 per year)

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
• Lead renewal processes with broking strategy, placement and timeline management
• Support Account Handlers with technical expertise and query resolution
• Partner with internal and central sales to identify and convert opportunities
• Develop and deliver growth strategies for the client portfolio
• Advise clients across a broad range of insurance products and risk management practices
• Ensure compliance with processes, due diligence standards, and manage escalated queries
• Collaborate with internal teams (Account Handlers, Risk Management, Broking, Leadership, LSE) for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Proven experience in an Account Executive role within general insurance
• Strong knowledge of insurance products, markets, and placement strategies
• Experience managing client relationships and driving retention and growth
• Experience in negotiating and influencing to achieve positive outcomes
• Solid understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements
• Eligible to work in the UK and travel as required

• Client focus
• Negotiation and influencing
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Knowledge of insurance products and markets
• Placement strategies
• Risk management practices

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