Bell & Co Professional Recruitment Ltd

We are delighted to be assisting the Leeds office of a leading insurance broker as they look to add an experienced Account Executive to the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on an existing portfolio of clients, with a book made up by most classes of insurance and industry sectors. Key Responsibilities Manage, grow & retain a book generating c£300,000 in income Manage a complex portfolio of clients and quickly understanding their specific needs and expectations Build long standing relationships with new and existing clients Made up by premiums ranging from £30,000 to £250,000 Develop a sustainable pipeline of new business covering a wide range of commercial insurance products Drive quality, consistency and accuracy in all aspects of the role Use your excellent communication and client handling abilities to ensure an outstanding client experience at all times Qualifications Proven track record in retaining business within the commercial insurance industry Ability to cover a large region, utilising your diary management skills to ensure you maximise your client reach A genuine interest in building long standing working relationships with clients - There will be a handover period Broad risk and product knowledge is essential Strong team working ability in order to forge strong working relationships within the business to meet defined goals and targets Experience with Acturis is desirable You will ideally be Cert CII, or qualified by level of experience In return is the opportunity to be part of a great team that offer a friendly, supportive, and progressive environment. On offer is a basic salary anywhere from £75k to £85k, a car allowance, excellent bonus, pension, life assurance, support for CII qualifications and flexibility around working from home. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further then please do get in touch for a confidential chat.

Head of Private Clients Location: Leeds (Travel between regional offices in Yorkshire required) Salary: £65k to £85k DOE + Bonus + Benefits The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client insurance professional to lead and develop a growing High Net Worth proposition across four regional offices. This is a strategic leadership role where you'll be responsible for enhancing the firm's Private Client offering, supporting colleagues across the business and driving sustainable growth through both direct and connected High Net Worth clients. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll shape the future direction of the division, ensuring exceptional client service, strong insurer relationships and a market-leading proposition. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of the firm's Private Client strategy. Grow the High Net Worth portfolio through referrals, introducers and direct client relationships. Support colleagues across four regional offices with technical expertise and placement solutions. Build strong relationships with insurers to secure competitive terms and exclusive solutions. Identify opportunities within the existing commercial client base for Private Client referrals. Develop relationships with professional introducers including IFAs, accountants, solicitors, estate agents and wealth managers. Mentor and develop Private Client colleagues whilst promoting best practice across the business. Ensure outstanding levels of client service throughout the customer journey. Work alongside the marketing team to increase brand awareness and promote the firm's Private Client proposition. Monitor market trends and insurer appetite to ensure the business remains competitive. Work with senior leadership to deliver growth against agreed business objectives. About You: You'll be an experienced Private Client insurance professional with a proven track record of looking after High Net Worth and affluent clients whilst developing strong relationships with insurers and introducers. You'll be commercially aware, relationship-driven and capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels. Whether you're already leading a Private Client division or looking to step into a broader strategic role, you'll have the credibility and ambition to build something special. Experience Required Strong background within High Net Worth / Private Client insurance. Experience handling complex and bespoke insurance programmes. Excellent insurer market knowledge. Proven relationship management and business development skills. Experience working with professional introducers and referral partners. Strong leadership, coaching or mentoring experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Cert CII qualified (or working towards ACII) would be advantageous. What's on Offer? Opportunity to shape and lead a growing Private Client proposition. Genuine autonomy to influence strategy and future growth. Supportive senior leadership team. Excellent career progression opportunities. Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Flexible and hybrid working. Please do get in touch with Daniel Bell from Bell & Co Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in more detail