Senior Account Exec/ Tecnician - Financial Lines
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £80,000.0 to £90,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £90,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC3M 4AJ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4757985_1767719579 |
Summary
Your new company
Your new company is a leading international (re)insurance brokerage with a significant presence across the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America. It specialises in supporting major banking clients with complex Financial Lines exposures and is now seeking a highly capable Senior Account Executive to join its high‑performing team.
Your new role
In your new role, you will take full responsibility for managing an international open‑market portfolio across FI, D&O, PI, and Crime for banking clients. You will oversee the complete client lifecycle, which includes developing new business, managing policy placement, and overseeing renewals. You will provide strategic advice to clients on risk management and programme optimisation, ensuring they receive tailored and effective solutions.Your role will require you to perform full end‑to‑end technical broking duties, including producing and processing slips, while working efficiently within White Space. You will coordinate with internal teams such as Claims, Compliance, and Technical Broking to ensure that each client receives a seamless and cohesive service. You will also supervise junior Technicians and provide them with the guidance needed to support the portfolio effectively. Additionally, you will conduct regular portfolio analysis to identify opportunities for growth, potential coverage enhancements, and ways to strengthen client engagement. You will maintain strong, long‑term client relationships and consistently exceed expected service standards, while contributing market insights to senior leadership and supporting revenue and retention targets.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need a strong background within Financial Lines, ideally with experience handling international open‑market business. You will require strong technical expertise across FI, D&O, PI, and Crime, along with the ability to manage complex client needs independently. You will thrive on building strong relationships with both clients and underwriters and will demonstrate a proactive, commercially focused approach. Experience mentoring junior colleagues will also be valuable.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £90,000 along with a range of benefits. You will gain exposure to a diverse and international Financial Institutions portfolio and work closely with senior leadership within a respected global brokerage. You will be part of a collaborative team working under a hybrid model that requires four days per week in the London office.
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