Account Executive

Location: Leicestershire

Overview We are seeking a driven and commercially minded Account Executive to join a specialist construction insurance intermediary. This role is purely new business focused, ideal for someone hungry to win, build, and convert opportunities. You will not inherit a renewal book but will receive a steady flow of warm leads. Proficiency in Acturis is essential.

Key Responsibilities
• Proactively generate new business within the construction sector.
• Convert supplied leads into new clients.
• Conduct client fact-finds to assess risk exposures.
• Provide advice on construction insurance products including CAR, Liability, PI, and Project insurance.
• Negotiate terms with underwriters.
• Prepare high-quality reports and proposals.
• Use Acturis for opportunity management, documentation, and onboarding. Required Experience & Skills
• Experience as an Account Executive, Development Executive, or New Business Broker.
• Strong working knowledge of Acturis.
• Proven track record in winning new business.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Solid understanding of construction insurance classes. Personal Attributes
• Hungry, ambitious, and target-driven.
• Strong relationship builder.
• Resilient and persistent.
• Professional and client-focused.
• Strong organisational skills. What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary and commission.
• High autonomy with supportive leadership.
• Some warm leads.
• Opportunities for growth within the construction insurance division. Location – Hybrid – 3dpw in the office