Marine Insurance Account Executive – New Business – UK

An established insurance brokerage is looking for a commercially minded Account Executive to develop its marine insurance business across the Midlands, Scotland or Wales.
 
The role suits an experienced insurance professional with a strong sales focus, a proactive approach to winning new business and the ability to build relationships across the marine sector. Direct marine insurance experience would be ideal, particularly across Marine Trades, Hull and Superyacht, although commercially driven Account Executives from the wider insurance market with relevant connections or an interest in marine will also be considered.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target and win new marine insurance business across the relevant regional market.
• Build relationships with prospective clients, industry contacts and insurer partners to develop new business opportunities.
• Develop a network across the marine sector, including marine trades, yacht-related businesses and other relevant commercial organisations.
• Promote the brokerage’s marine insurance offering to potential clients and identify opportunities for growth.
• Attend industry events, network with key stakeholders and proactively generate new business leads.
• Work closely with the relevant branch manager and marine leadership team to develop the business and establish a strong regional presence.
• Manage the sales process from initial prospecting through to securing new clients and developing long-term commercial relationships.

 
Requirements

• Established experience in a sales-focused Account Executive or business development role within commercial insurance or marine insurance.
• A proven ability to generate new business, build relationships and identify commercial opportunities.
• Direct experience in Marine Trades, Hull or Superyacht insurance would be advantageous.
• Candidates from the wider commercial insurance market will also be considered, particularly those with marine industry connections or a genuine interest in the sector.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the confidence to network, prospect and develop new client relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• An existing book of business or established marine network would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• Flexibility to travel for client meetings, networking and business development activities.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

 
Why This Role Matters
This is an opportunity to play a direct role in growing a marine insurance business, with the freedom to develop new relationships and establish a presence in an attractive regional market. The brokerage is open to different backgrounds and experience levels within an established Account Executive profile, with the emphasis firmly on commercial drive, new business generation and long-term growth.
 
The role offers a flexible working arrangement, typically three days in the office and two from home, with scope for flexibility depending on the individual and location. Salary and overall package will be dependent on experience.