Account Executive - Major Risks

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients’ risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters;

think of Gallagher.

To act as an Account Executive in the best interests of the company. This role will be responsible for servicing a renewal portfolio and becoming involved with new business production. You will be servicing a book of business, managing and providing a quality service, meeting client demands and needs in order to achieve optimum profitable renewal retention rate and growth. Alongside your book, you will be supporting Account Directors on larger corporate income cases.

• Manage a portfolio of accounts ranging from £25k to £40k income, while supporting larger accounts of £75k and upwards.
• Deliver exceptional service to a diverse client base, ensuring their needs are met efficiently and effectively.
• Utilize your technical and personal skills to maintain and grow your book of business.
• Engage in new business production, leveraging your expertise to identify and secure new opportunities.
• Collaborate with larger corporate support teams to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Conduct client visits and discussions to showcase your interpersonal skills and build strong relationships.
• Address account queries and credit control issues promptly, escalating concerns when necessary.

• Experience in the insurance industry, with a proven track record in the corporate space.
• Holding or working towards Chartered Insurance Institute
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Dip CII/ Cert CII.
• Strong technical skills and personal skills, with expertise in managing your own accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and drive new business using exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continually building industry knowledge and seeking development.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top‑up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back‑up family care
• And many more…

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital…