Job title: Commercial Account Executive

Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

Location: Leeds (South Central) – Hybrid working

PURPOSE OF ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial insurance professional to join a leading risk adviser and insurance broker in a new, growth-focused role based in Leeds. Working on a hybrid basis, you will act as a trusted adviser to Mid-Market businesses across the UK, drawing on your cross-class commercial insurance background and strong client management skills to build lasting relationships and grow a profitable portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•      Build trusted relationships with business owners and senior decision-makers, acting as their primary risk and insurance adviser

•      Design and deliver bespoke insurance programmes, supported by proactive risk management and claims advocacy

•      Identify new business opportunities, referrals and cross-sell solutions through close collaboration across the wider business

•      Own and develop a strong pipeline of new and existing opportunities to drive revenue growth

•      Work alongside specialist teams to deliver joined-up, high-quality solutions for clients

•      Manage your client portfolio in line with relevant risk, compliance and governance frameworks

DAY-TO-DAY

You will work closely with business owners, MDs and FDs to understand their risks and deliver tailored insurance and risk management solutions. Combining strong relationship-building skills with commercial drive, you will use the full breadth of the business's capability to help clients protect, grow and future-proof their operations, while building a profitable and sustainable portfolio of your own. This role offers the feel of a local, relationship-led business alongside the scale, insight and support of a market-leading organisation, giving genuine autonomy, variety and long-term career growth.

EXPERIENCE

•      Proven client relationship experience within the insurance industry, with a strong grounding in core commercial insurance classes (essential)

•      Experience handling Mid-Market commercial and corporate insurance risks (desirable)

SKILLS

•      Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of market forces, business drivers, market dynamics, competitors and risk

•      A growth mindset with a keen eye for new business opportunities

•      Excellent communication and presentation skills

•      A client-focused, consultative approach with a genuine commitment to excellent client service

If you have the relevant experience or know someone who does, please contact Liam Conlon on 07548 162847 or email Liam.conlon@lawesgroup.co.uk