Account Executive- Wholesale (Financial Lines)

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Account Executive to join the team here at the Jensten Group. We're open to both experienced Exec's, or someone that has done some Handling & Broking and wants to move up to Exec level. You'll be based at our Central London office, and we offer hybrid working once settled into the role.

Reporting to the Account Manager, the main purpose of the role is to broker Renewal & New Business (NB) risks (mainly PI, but some D&O/ML and Cyber too) to the market (premiums of £10k+). The book of business is a spread of micro businesses, SME's and Mid-Market. You'll be working closely with an Account Handler who will be there to support, also helping them to develop at the same time. Some key objectives & responsibilities will include:

• Offer and present insurance solutions including insurance policies and other risk management solutions, with purpose to secure renewal and/or new business


• Identify and pursue cross-selling, up-selling and similar opportunities. Utilise all leads provided to you by the company and develop new and efficient ways to increase the quote volume.


• To assist with Admin and Credit Control (Slip/risk Processing, filing emails, chasing outstanding Premium etc) where necessary


• Achieve or exceed agreed volume of Quotes/Sales/Income generated from all marketing sources including own personal prospecting activity.


• To understand client's business operations, opportunities and risks and their approach to risk management and insurance. To ensure compliance with local procedures, customer service standards and external compliance regulations, e.g. FCA


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  As one of our Account Executives, you'll look after existing clients in addition to generating new ones (focus being on growth). You'll be able to build & strengthen relationships easily, doing client visits and staying in regular communication. You'll have a passion for providing solutions- and a flair for spotting opportunities that will help existing and new clients going forward. You will also be or have:


• Insurance industry background- especially in Financial Lines (preferably PI), with Broking experience


• Lloyds/London market experience (ideally), and experience of dealing with premiums of £10k+


• The ability to broker different sectors, but specialised Industries (e.g Construction) also considered


• Passion and flair for new business, coupled with strong history of retaining clients (essential)


• Great customer service and communication skills


• Excellent telephone manner, being able to network & build working relationships easily


• Drive and genuine passion to learn and develop within Insurance and sales


• Acturis system knowledge (ideally)
  
  Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place over £600m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.


We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too.

And that is why you should join us!

Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow.


• Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme.


• Flexibility with Hybrid working options (3 in the office and 2 from home once settled in)


• 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays


• Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)


• Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you


• Group Life Assurance cover- a massive X4 of salary


• 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid


• Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career


• Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.


• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually