Senior Account Executive - New Business

PLEASE ONLY APPLY TO THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITHIN GENERAL INSUARNCE

Your new company

A leading insurance brokerage is expanding its commercial team as part of a long-term growth and succession strategy. With strong regional roots and access to a wide range of markets, the business is committed to delivering expert advice, tailored solutions, and long-term value for its clients. This is a chance to join a forward-looking brokerage at an exciting stage of its growth journey.

Your new role

As a Commercial Broker, you will manage and develop a portfolio of large SME and corporate clients, while also contributing to the wider growth strategy. The role combines technical expertise, client relationship management, and business development. You will deliver tailored solutions, negotiate and place insurance programmes across multiple lines, and play a key role in succession planning by supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.

The focus will be on Leinster and can be based in most counties in the South East, with particular interest in candidates based in Carlow and Laois. Hybrid working is available (3 days office / 2 days remote), with the expectation of regular client visits.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Commercial Broker, ideally with exposure to large SME and corporate accounts.
• Strong technical knowledge across commercial lines (Construction, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Retail, Technology, PI, Cyber).
• CIP, MDI, or ACII qualified (or working towards completion).
• Proven track record of portfolio management, retention, and new business development.
• Strong client relationship and negotiation skills.
• Experience using Applied Relay advantageous, with good IT proficiency (Word, Excel).
• Highly self-motivated, organised, and commercially driven.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary (benchmarking from €80k+, depending on experience).
• Performance-based incentives and structured progression milestones.
• Long-term career growth as part of succession planning.
• Ongoing professional development and support for qualifications.
• Hybrid working model, with flexibility around office and client time.
• A collaborative, client-focused, and ambitious work environment.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, please apply today or contact me directly in confidence to discuss further.