Account Director

Account Director – Commercial Insurance | Leeds
📍 Leeds (with access to a UK-wide office network)
💼 Full-time | Market leading salary + Bonus + Benefits
We are working in partnership with a fast-growing independent insurance brokerage to recruit an experienced Account Director for their Leeds office.
The Opportunity
Our client is a highly regarded independent broker with multiple offices across the UK and ambitious expansion plans. They have built a strong reputation for delivering tailored, client-centric solutions and empowering their people with autonomy and flexibility.
This role is ideal for a senior commercial insurance professional who thrives on building strategic client relationships, driving growth, and having real influence within a scaling business.
The Role
As an Account Director, you will take ownership of a portfolio of key commercial clients while also playing a pivotal role in generating new business. You’ll operate as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering bespoke insurance strategies and leading from the front in terms of revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and develop a portfolio of mid-to-large commercial clients
• Drive new business activity and contribute to overall growth strategy
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships at senior levels
• Lead complex negotiations with insurers to secure optimal terms
• Provide strategic advice across a broad range of commercial insurance solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery
Candidate Profile
• Significant experience in commercial insurance broking at a senior level
• Strong track record of winning and retaining business
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Commercially astute with a strategic mindset
• Cert CII/Dip CII (or equivalent) preferred
What’s on Offer
• Highly competitive salary with uncapped earning potential
• Clear pathway to leadership within a growing independent brokerage
• Autonomy to shape and grow your client portfolio
• Supportive, entrepreneurial culture
• Access to a nationwide office network and resources
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
If you’re an established Account Director — or a Senior Account Executive ready to step up — this is a standout opportunity to join a forward-thinking independent brokerage at an exciting stage of growth.
Please get in touch for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)