Commercial Account Executive - York - Up to £45,000
Join a long-established, independently owned broker in York city centre that has built its reputation on expertise, relationships and doing right by its clients - not targets and cold calls.
This is a role for an experienced Account Executive or Handler who wants to work somewhere that genuinely values its people and its clients in equal measure. You'll inherit an existing client base, work across a broad and varied book, and be part of a close-knit team that takes pride in getting it right.
Salary: Up to £45,000 - commensurate with experience
Location: York city centre
Working pattern: Predominantly office based - with some WFH flexibility
What you'll be doing
- Servicing an existing portfolio of commercial clients across a wide range of classes - including Commercial Combined, Liability, Property Owners, Construction, Fleet, PI, Cyber, D&O and more
- Handling new business quotes, renewals and MTAs
- Preparing market presentations and broking risks to market including online portals and schemes
- Negotiating terms on price and coverage, comparing options and building quotations and reports
- Maintaining strong relationships with both clients and insurers
- Supporting clients through the claims process where needed
- Client visits for larger, more complex cases where appropriate
What they're looking for
- Previous experience in a Commercial Account Executive or Handler role
- Broad product and market knowledge across commercial lines
- OpenGI experience beneficial - familiarity with insurer portals and MS Office expected
- A strong relationship builder who adapts to varying levels of client understanding
- Tenacious, curious and willing to keep learning
- Someone who takes their work seriously but knows how to enjoy it too
Why this role?
- An existing client base to take ownership of - no requirement to bring a book
- No targets, no cold calling - the business has thrived on reputation and recommendation
- A genuinely friendly, open-plan team that supports and learns from each other
- Study support for those looking to progress with professional qualifications
- A strong benefits package including 22+ days holiday, pension contributions, life insurance, Perkbox lifestyle benefits, Cycle to Work scheme and commission-free insurance products for you and your family
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