Account Executive

Job description

Introduction


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

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information,

visit our Benefits page

.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our 

Talent Community

to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gateshead

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

08-08-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English