Commercial Account Executive
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Are you a driven and experienced Commercial Insurance professional looking for your next challenge? Join One Broker, part of the Jensten Group, as an Account Executive in our growing Commercial team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding our presence in the Commercial sector. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team within a respected name in the industry. We’re happy to hear from candidates who are already working as Account Executives, as well as experienced Commercial Handlers who are ready to take the next step in their career.
With the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis from our Colchester office, you’ll enjoy a dynamic environment that values your expertise and encourages growth. Plus, there’s free parking available on-site, making your commute that little bit easier.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Manage and grow a portfolio of clients in the commercial insurance sector
Develop new business – mainly through business referrals and enquiries
Identify and act on business development opportunities to attract new clients
Cross-sell and up-sell relevant products and services to existing and prospective clients
Present tailored insurance and risk management solutions to secure new business
Understand clients’ operations, risks, and insurance needs
Meet clients in person or via Teams to build strong, lasting relationships
Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and internal standards, including Consumer Duty
About You:
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 ideally have:
Proven experience in commercial insurance – either as a Handler or Executive
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:
Competitive salary with annual reviews and annual 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 Us:
One Broker Group (part of the Jensten Group) services commercial and personal clients across East Anglia, with a focus on business, property and haulage. The business has also built an impressive range of specialist schemes with national distribution, including solutions for private ambulances, community-led housing, community assets, thatched homes and classic cars.
Jensten is one of the UK’s leading independent insurance intermediary groups, combining scale, specialist expertise and an entrepreneurial culture. Since launching in 2018, the business has grown rapidly through strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, becoming a Top 10 Independent Broker with around £600 million GWP.
With over 1,000 employees across 50 locations in the UK and Ireland, plus 93 franchise holders, Jensten is evolving into two trading divisions: Broking and Product & Distribution, enabling it to deliver tailored insurance solutions directly and through trusted broker partners.
Guided by its purpose, "Protecting today, empowering tomorrow," and values of being Caring, Curious, Skilled and Bold, Jensten combines the capability and influence of a large organisation with the agility, autonomy and client focus of an independent broker.
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- Division
- One Broker
- Locations
- Colchester
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Recruitment Partner
- Kaley Hopkins
Colchester
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.