Overview

A stute Insurance Solutions is a Northampton-based commercial insurance broker. Our team services and advises clients across sectors including Professional, Property, Construction, Manufacturing and Logistics. We provide bespoke insurance solutions to a wide range of commercial clients from SMEs to corporates and are part of the JMG Group, with a client-focused ethos supported by high-quality service.

As part of the JMG Group, we place over £380m of Gross Written Premium, and our success stems from customer excellence and doing the right thing. Our high-tech systems, robust processes and talented people are central to continued growth.

The opportunity

We have a brand-new opening for an experienced Account Executive to join our Northampton Commercial team. You will manage a small book of existing clients and grow a pipeline of new business across various lines of Commercial Insurance, while ensuring full FCA compliance. The role's purpose is to provide high-quality service to clients and to drive revenue growth for the business.

Responsibilities

• Retain existing clients through active client management
• Demonstrate knowledge and service delivery to build client confidence in Astute
• Identify and contact potential clients, converting to new business
• Communicate the firm’s proposition effectively to clients
• Generate referrals and introduce clients to other areas of the firm
• Follow Astute processes and policies
• Work within FCA rules and the firm’s compliance policies
• Proactively create, manage and follow through prospects to build a pipeline of prospective new clients
• Collect fees and premiums in accordance with the firm’s processes
• Build strong working relationships with your immediate team and all stakeholders; network with suppliers and clients
• Achieve assigned sales targets

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Senior Commercial Account Handler or New Business Executive (ideally 5 years in the industry)
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance products
• Experience of working to high FCA compliance standards
• Proven track record of target achievement and business growth
• IT skills including use of an insurance IT system (ideally Acturis or OpenGI)
• High level of accuracy
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build solid relationships with clients and insurers
• Regulatory and compliance awareness
• Willingness to work towards Cert CII or hold relevant qualifications
• Full UK Driving licence and willingness to attend client visits regularly

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Hybrid working environment after an initial settling-in period
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Many more benefits

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales, Business Development, and General Business
• Industries: Insurance and Insurance Agencies and Brokerages