Senior Account Executive

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Gallagher General Aviation handle an international book of clients involved in almost every sector of the aerospace industry, from high net worth business aviation clients to airport operators, emergency and public service operations, maintenance and repair service organisations and aviation passenger services organisations.

You will be joining a team which combines extensive experience and a wide range of technical skills, where the emphasis is on managing your book of business with a high level of autonomy, dealing directly with clients and insurers. Account service is paramount and the potential for development and promotion is excellent, for the right candidate.

Knowledge of aviation insurance is highly desirable but training will be provided to the right candidate.

Key roles:

• Managing a portfolio of accounts from enquiry through the renewal process
• Effectively gathering information and instructions from aircraft owners and operators
• Pro-actively discussing renewal terms with customers
• Preparing and producing policy quotes and all necessary policy documentation using IBS platform
• Promptly responding to all client enquiries throughout the annual policy period
• Supporting senior directors on large, complex fleet policies, as necessary
• Working, as necessary, with third party producing brokers
• Attending client meetings and other event such as shows and events when required
• Managing your own monthly renewal list in a timely and efficient manner
• Complying with the departmental operational procedures and performance targets
• Assisting the on-going development of operational processes and team development
• Managing your own personal development
• Continuously seeking to expand your technical skills to support the business

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent with a strong working knowledge of general insurance products, services, classes of insurance including underlying legal principles and practises.
• Strong knowledge of client market and insurance industry network, London Market, Lloyds and Industry.
• Excellent client service focus; the customer is always your top priority
• Good, clear written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail , including due diligence in administration, policy documents and processes
• Able to manage a busy workload in an organised and structured manner
• IT competent including ideally IBS, good Excel skills and e-file management skills
• Continually building your industry knowledge and seeking development
• Holding/working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications: Dip CII/ Cert CII
• Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable, but not essential skills:

• Aviation insurance knowledge desirable, but not essential
• An interest in aviation is preferable but not essential
• Previous experience of IBS risk processing platform
• Knowledge of WhiteSpace
• Additional, European language, desirable

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…

We value inclusion and diversity

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 strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.