Account Executive – London City

Overview

As an Account Executive in our London City team, you will manage complex commercial insurance programs and build strong relationships with clients, insurers, and brokers. You’ll shape tailored risk solutions and lead renewal negotiations within a collaborative, market-access-driven environment. Your work supports clients through strategic planning, risk management, and high-value placement. This role offers exposure to a market-leading capability and a culture that blends independence with expert teamwork.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• Collaborative, people-first culture
• Global reach with local impact
• Flexible arrangements and reasonable adjustments available

Responsibilities

• Manage and retain a portfolio of complex commercial clients with strategic insurance and risk advice
• Lead renewal negotiations using detailed risk data to propose tailored solutions
• Develop strong relationships with clients, insurers, and market stakeholders
• Collaborate with specialist broking teams to implement innovative placement strategies
• Identify opportunities for portfolio growth through cross-selling, referrals, and new business
• Provide high-touch client service through regular engagements, reviews, and strategic planning
• Support clients with claims, risk management, and other business challenges leveraging specialist expertise
• Handle account queries and credit control matters promptly and escalate when needed
• Represent Gallagher professionally to support the growth of the London City business

Key requirements

• Proven track record as Account Executive or Account Director handling complex commercial insurance programmes
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products across multiple classes
• Experience in the London Market with solid insurer relationships and understanding of placement dynamics
• Chartered Insurance Institute qualification (Cert CII, Dip CII or ACII) or working toward it
• Exceptional client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Consultative approach with ability to deliver tailored solutions
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and service excellence
• Eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel

• Relationship-building
• Stakeholder engagement
• Consultative/problem-solving mindset
• London Market experience
• Knowledge of commercial insurance products and services
• Placement strategies and market dynamics

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