Development Executive

Location: Exeter

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Benefits including Bonus scheme, Annual bonus, Hybrid working, Paid professional memberships, Professional development, Performance-related bonus structure, personal marketing and networking budget, Hybrid working model (ideally 3 days office, 2 days remote), Charitable donation and paid volunteering leave

About the Company:

A well-established commercial insurance broker with an expanding footprint across South West. Operating as part of an wider group, the firm focuses on long-term sustainability rather than short-term private equity goals. The business values local community connections, retaining regional branches to provide accessible, face-to-face commercial advice across SME and mid-market sectors.

Role Summary:

For an experienced Commercial Account Handler ready to step into client development, or an early-career Development Executive seeking structured operational backing, this role provides dedicated resources to establish your own book. You will benefit from central telemarketing support, steady inbound regional enquiries, and a personal marketing budget. First-year project-costed funding also provides room to establish your market presence without short-term pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure regional SME and mid-market commercial clients through tailored outreach and local networking, giving you autonomy over building and shaping your own portfolio.
• Convert qualified leads supplied by an internal telemarketing team alongside regional office enquiries, providing you with an active, warm pipeline from day one.
• Place and negotiate new business wins directly with insurer markets during your first year, deepening your technical underwriting relationships and maintaining oversight of your cover solutions.
• Partner with senior colleagues to identify cross-selling opportunities across specialist lines, unlocking established internal referral networks to accelerate your pipeline.

Requirements:

• Commercial insurance broking background, whether as a Senior Account Handler stepping up or an established Development Executive.
• Technical knowledge of SME commercial packages, combined covers, and commercial liability policies.
• Proactive relationship-building skills, with the confidence to represent the firm across regional business communities.
• Hands-on experience negotiating with insurers and placing commercial risks.

If this role isn’t quite right, it’s still worth speaking to one of our specialist team, as we may be working on something that hasn’t hit the market yet.

Related Job Titles: Commercial Development Executive, Commercial Account Executive, Business Development Executive - Insurance, New Business Development Executive, Senior Commercial Account Handler

Referral scheme: We pay £250 for any candidate you refer to us that we place. If you know anyone who may be suitable, please let us know.