Commercial Insurance Account Executive - Book to inherit

We have a genuinely exciting role here for you if you have 5 years plus commercial insurance broking experience and looking for the next step in your career, which would possibly suit an experienced Account Handler looking to make the move to an Exec role.

Working for a super forward thinking firm in City, which will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge working with mid market to Corporate sized businesses with complex needs, with a growth focused broker.

They have a book of business currently standing at £450k income, which they need you to take over, manage and grow. This is a key role for them too, as you will be looking after some key clients. You will report into the Account Director here, and have a very strong Account Handler looking after you, to make sure you have all the back office broking support you need.  

The book of business itself is Professional Indemnity led business, made up of a lot of Fin Tech and Financial Services clients.

They are looking for an ambitious, hard-working individual that puts the client at the centre of their day-to-day work and is perhaps looking to work with some bigger clients. If you are looking to enhance your career, this is the right place for you.

Full support will be given to the right candidate, for you to meet your own career aspirations, including but not limited to CII Exam funding

To be considered you must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience dealing with commercial lines in a sales focused account handling role, and this must include experience handling PI and D&O, with a good understanding of insurer markets and placement

You will also ideally have at least an intermediate knowledge of Acturis.

Salary on offer is £45-52k, plus bonuses, with 33% commission on all new business income that is self generated. This will be based in their London office (which is near Bank Tube Station) 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the rest being able to be worked remotely. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with occasional out of hours hospitality and entertainment events. 

They also offer Performance-based incentives, Pension, Death in Service, Private Healthcare, 25 Days’ Annual Leave, High Street Retailer Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance support telephone lines as well as ongoing training and CPD opportunities to enhance your skills, including support for professional qualifications. The office also provides free gym access and pilates classes.  

Commission free insurance products including home, motor and travel insurance are also available.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kieran at CKB Recruitment.

Location: London | Salary: £45000 - £52000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 01/04/2026