Account Executive

Are you someone who thrives in the Insurance Industry? We’re on the hunt for an experienced InsuranceAccount Executive who uses their knowledge and experience of the Insurance Industry to build strong, trusted, and profitable client and customer relationships.

Please note our Head Office is in Reading, but there is an ability to work from anywhere in the UK for the right candidate.

So, what does the role of an Account Executive here involve?

This role within our specialist Self Drive Hire insurance team will be made for you if you love fostering relationships and helping clients find the right Insurance products to fit their needs. Our Account Executives are excellent at tailoring their approach, working with clients face to face, on the phone or via video calls. Our clients will need your support all year round and then there are those all-important networking and prospecting activities that will help you to build and develop your portfolio as you go.

Inheriting a book of longstanding clients, you will be charged with nurturing the account, growing organically and through cross sale opportunities as well as generating new clients through a variety of channels including existing introducers, internal referrals and prospecting.

What experience do our Account Executives need?

It’s essential that you can evidence previous experience gained from within the insurance industry and of handling policies from inception to renewal.

Desirable for you to hold at least a Certificate in Insurance, although not essential.

Exposure to Self-Drive hire, and Motor Trade insurance products, would be beneficial although not essential as training can be provided to the right candidate.

The rest is all about you as a person;

  • Most important is your ability to bring your best self to work every day to give our clients the best possible experience
  • Next, we need you to be proactive, use your initiative and show us your entrepreneurial spirit to identify opportunities to grow our business
  • Be driven to learn and be curious, especially about the Insurance Industry
  • Work well with your team, support others and have a positive outlook, be engaging, collaborative and have the resilience to adapt to whatever changes come your way. There is never a dull moment with us.
  • Always demonstrate integrity, not only is this essential within a financially regulated organisation, it’s also the right way to be

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary plus a role-based incentive plan and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

  • Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays increasing with length of service
  • Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
  • Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects
  • Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
  • 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
  • 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities
  • The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

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Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. 

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CVs from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

The Ardonagh Group Reading