Commercial Development Executive

Higos Insurance Services (part of Brown & Brown Europe) are a market leading insurance broker with an enviable reputation and are looking for a Commercial Development Executive to join the established and welcoming broking team in the Bridgwater office.

Your role will be to understand and approach businesses in terms of their insurance requirements and to design and administer insurance solutions for the protection of their material assets and liabilities.

Developing and retaining business you will have access to a wide range of market leading wholesale and insurer underwriters in order to place various types of commercial insurance. You will need commercial insurance broking experience and new business development skills alongside a desire to grow an existing book of business. Previous experience of developing a commercial insurance book will be a strong advantage but options are open for those with an affinity or a previously large commercial portfolio.

As a Commercial Account/Development Executive you will be given every support possible to ensure your success in terms of access to in house telemarketing services, dedicated claims handling team, databases, account handlers, access to leading insurance products and networks. It comes with a generous commission structure, car allowance and you will be based at the Bridgwater Higos Insurance Services offices.

The day to day:

• Deliver against agreed targets and plans.
• New Business Quotations, Renewals and MTA’s - drive sales and service excellence & retain existing commercial book.
• Typical classes of insurance broking cover Liabilities, PI Combined, Commercial Combined, Property Owners, Cyber Liability, D&O, Fleets, Motor Trade, plus others.
• Creating a customer-led culture where sales and customer standards, discipline, activities and best practice are delivered.
• Ensure you are meeting FCA regulatory requirements
• Able to build long standing relationships with insurers and clients
• Seeking best policy for the customer whilst protecting the insurer
• Prioritise time and attention on high value activities.
• Select the best course of action based on the available information

What’s on offer:

• Negotiable salary package & car allowance
• Achievable performance related bonus paid monthly
• Additional benefits (e.g. Pension, Death in Service, Discounts, Holiday)

Your Experience:

• Relevant and demonstrable commercial insurance broking industry experience.
• Experience of dealing with new business, renewals and mta’s for a wide range of commercial insurance risks
• Knowledge of company industry types and operating conditions
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Confident in creating compelling market insurance presentations
• Pro-active and self-motivated
• Planning and organisation skills to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Co-operative and supportive team player

Wider about us:

Higos Insurance Services are part of Brown & Brown Europe and aims to be one of the UK's leading insurance intermediaries delivering the best outcomes to clients, insurers, investors and our people. We acquire and develop businesses with the velocity of a start-up with a focused, straight talking, professional and accountable leadership who put the customer first and act with integrity and pride in what we do and meet our compliance responsibilities. We expect the same from everyone we hire. With a federated group of businesses, we can offer a diversity of experience and with our overarching mission we can ensure the success of our people and business.