New Business Account Executive
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New Business Account Executive
Are you a driven and experienced Commercial Insurance professional ready for your next challenge? Join Jensten Insurance Brokers (South) as a New Business Account Executive and play a key role in expanding our Commercial portfolio.
This is a newly created role driven by our ongoing growth and recent investment following our acquisition by Bain Capital. You’ll focus on developing mid‑market commercial clients (£10k+ premiums) across the South of the UK, supported by a prospect list, high‑value industry memberships, and strong internal resources.
You’ll enjoy genuine autonomy — no geographical boundaries, no class‑of‑business restrictions, and the freedom to manage your book your way. You can choose a fully independent approach or collaborate with our dedicated handlers and retention team.
We’ll also equip you with quality prospecting data and insights to help you win the right business efficiently.
This role offers competitive commission, real trust and flexibility, and the chance to work alongside highly experienced commercial executives. You can work fully remotely, with the option to use your nearest Jensten office whenever you prefer.
What You’ll Be Doing
· Drive new business growth in the commercial sector
· Work from a prospect list and generating your own leads and opportunities, applying an entrepreneurial approach
· Leverage memberships with key organisations to network and build relationships
· Present tailored insurance and risk management solutions to secure new business
· Build strong, lasting relationships with clients virtually or in person
· Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and internal standards
What We’re Looking For
You’re a confident communicator and natural relationship builder with a background in Commercial Insurance. You’re motivated by success and committed to delivering outstanding service.
You’ll have:
· Proven experience in Commercial insurance sales and client management
· Excellent communication and networking skills
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
· Cert CII qualification (or working towards it) – desirable
· Experience with Acturis – desirable
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding our people. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
· A good salary with annual reviews and competitive sales-based bonus
· 27 days annual leave (including your birthday and a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
· 5% employer pension contribution
· Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
· Group Life Assurance
· Fully paid parental leave (3 months for maternity, paternity, and adoption)
· Professional development support, including study funding
· Perks at Work – discounts on gyms, dining, shopping, and more
· Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 5 extra days annually
About Jensten Group
Jensten is one of the UK’s leading insurance intermediary groups, known for putting clients and people first. Since launching in 2018, we’ve built a standout business in a crowded marketplace—combining scale, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Operating through six specialist divisions—Network Broking, Regional Broking, Schemes Broking, Specialist Lines, London Market Broking, and Underwriting—we deliver tailored insurance solutions directly to clients and through a network of trusted third-party broking partners.
Thanks to a combination of strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Jensten is now a Top 10 Independent Broker, placing over £650 million GWP into the market. We employ more than 1,000 people across 35 locations and work with 85 entrepreneurial franchise holders across the UK.
We fill the gap between large consolidators and local brokers—offering the scale and capability to compete at the highest level, while maintaining the agility, culture, and client focus of a truly independent business.
And that’s why you should join us.
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- Division
- Jensten Insurance Brokers
- Role
- Account Executive
- Locations
- Remote, Poole
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
Poole
Learning and Development
We are proud of our people and their achievements. Our people are key to our sustained success and plans for organic growth.
We offer tailored L&D plans to all of our staff and are proud of our record in supporting CII training, apprenticeships and funded study packages across the Group.
We are lucky to have colleagues who have progressed and developed throughout the business and now offer valuable mentoring and guidance to our next generation of home grown talent.