Account Executive – Independent & Private Schools (100% Home

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: General Insurance

Specialism: Account Executive, Broker, Commercial

Location: London & South

Town/City: Reading

Salary range: £50,000 - £59,999, £60,000 - £69,999

Salary Description: Attractive salary plus car, bonus & market-leading benefits

Posted: 07-Aug-24

Start Date: ASAP

Recruiter: Aston Charles

Job Ref: RJ-3802ED

This broker’s specialist Independent & Private Schools Division has a dedicated team of circa 40 highly-knowledgeable employees across Sales, Account Management, Claims, and Account Handling. They are regarded as some of the most gifted insurance professionals within this niche and look after prestigious accounts in the sector.

Whether you are currently working in the Education insurance niche or are an SME, Middle-Market, or Corporate Account Executive in general commercial, this is an opportunity to forge a career with a respected team in this fascinating sector. The position is based 100% from home, with periodic meetings at the division’s head office. You will need to be located in or around the Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, or surrounding counties area, where you will inherit a substantial portfolio of accounts.

Your clients will include prestigious private and independent schools, whose alumni include well-known names from business, sport, politics, and royalty. Most client visits will be face-to-face, although online meetings can also take place, depending on client preference. You will focus on managing existing accounts while working alongside Business Development Executives to develop new business and explore opportunities to cross and up-sell ancillary services such as Risk Management. You will develop a detailed understanding of your clients’ operations and their exposures to risk, which may be more complex than those of many state schools. With assistance from colleagues, you will work with Underwriters to design a robust insurance program that mitigates risks at a competitive premium.

It is essential that you have previously worked in an Account Executive position and have an understanding of a variety of commercial covers including Property and Liability / Commercial Combined insurance. You must be a confident, articulate, and polished communicator capable of securing buy-in from diverse stakeholders. Excellent task-management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously are also required.

In return, you will receive a generous basic salary (entirely negotiable), company car, bonus, and a market-leading flexible benefits package that includes a 12% pension contribution. This global broker is well-known for promoting from within, offering opportunities to move into other positions within the division or elsewhere within the Group.

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