Senior Account Director

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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