Account Executive

at  Gallagher

Introduction:
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher’s global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you’ll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we’ll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview:
Would you like to join a team of expert Insurance Account Executives? Our encouraging and ambitious team are looking to hire the newest member to join their dynamic office.
Working for a global strength in the insurance market, responsible for servicing accounts in an efficient, flexible manner. Supporting your peers to meet client demands, achieve both renewal retention and growth rates. You’re driven, hardworking and business focussed, whilst keeping our clients at the heart of your actions.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Control the renewal process for your clients. Gather information from Clients and Prospects using superb communication skills.
• Maintain and grow your book of business by chasing and securing new business leads.
• Openly discuss renewal terms with customers and seek alternatives to discuss with them. Talk to brokers and gain access to the most competitive terms that meet your clients objectives!
• Visit with clients as appropriate, it’s here that your interpersonal skills will shine.
• Assess account queries and credit control matters, resolve efficiently and raise any concerns with the right team.
• Identify and act upon new-business opportunities, use sound judgement to recommend them if appropriate.

About you:

• Holding/working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications: Dip CII/ Cert CII
• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent with a strong working knowledge of general insurance products, services, classes of insurance.
• Strong knowledge of client market and insurance industry network, London Market, Lloyds and Industry.
• Due diligence in administration, policy documents and processes
• Excellent client service focus; the customer is always your top priority
• Generate and driving new business using exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Actively deal with ambiguity and have outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
• Continually building your industry knowledge and seeking development
• Eligible to work in the UK

Compensation and benefits:
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Please refer the Job description for details