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About the Role
We are seeking a proven and ambitious Account Executive to join our established London City team, supporting complex commercial clients and building relationships within the London insurance market.
Responsibilities
- Manage and retain a portfolio of complex commercial clients, providing strategic insurance and risk management advice.
- Lead renewal negotiations, gathering detailed risk information and presenting tailored solutions that meet client objectives.
- Build and develop strong relationships with clients, insurers and key market stakeholders.
- Work closely with specialist broking teams to deliver innovative placement strategies and optimal outcomes for clients.
- Identify opportunities to grow and develop your portfolio through cross-selling, referrals and new business activity.
- Deliver a high-touch client service proposition through regular client engagement, review meetings and strategic planning discussions.
- Support clients with claims, risk management and wider business challenges by leveraging Gallagher's specialist expertise.
- Handle account queries and credit control matters promptly, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Represent Gallagher professionally within the market and contribute to the continued growth and success of the London City business.
Requirements
- A proven track record as an Account Executive or Account Director managing complex commercial insurance programmes.
- Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products and services across multiple classes of business.
- Experience operating within the London Market, with a solid understanding of insurer relationships, placement strategies and market dynamics.
- Existing relationships within the insurer and broker community would be advantageous.
- Eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel as required.
Skills
- Exceptional client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A consultative approach, with the ability to understand client challenges and deliver tailored solutions.
- Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to service excellence.
Location
- London City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Working towards or holding a Chartered Insurance Institute qualification (Cert CII, Dip CII or ACII).
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive compensation
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- Gallagher is a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right.
- We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive.
- At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together.
- Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.
- Our London City office is a strategic hub within Gallagher, providing direct access to specialist teams, market-leading insurers and decision-makers across the London Market.
- You'll be supported by an experienced infrastructure including dedicated broking teams, claims specialists, risk management experts and placement professionals.
- While benefiting from Gallagher's global reach and resources, the London City team retains an agile, relationship-focused approach.
- The team works closely with clients to design and deliver complex, tailored insurance programmes, providing trusted advice and long-term strategic support.
Equal Opportunity
- Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)