Insurance Account Executive

United Kingdom, London, London

Hybrid

UK

Lockton - Experienced Professional

Insurance Account Executive - International Construction

Lockton Construction

Lockton's foundation was built upon the construction and design industries. Our first 15 years were dedicated to this sector and that dedication remains today, with construction still comprising a sizable share of Lockton revenue. We deliver risk management systems that are truly customized not only to the industry, but to each of our unique clients. Our process is customized to the specific exposures, risk tolerance and personal preferences of each client. We don't force cookie cutter solutions on client organisations. Instead we employ a fluid approach tailored to each client's needs.

Our dedicated Global Construction Practice offers bespoke, targeted insurance solutions across multiple sectors. This includes real estate development, mining, energy, ports and terminals, and transport infrastructure. With in depth knowledge of the global construction sector, we understand the full spectrum of construction projects that businesses invest in and manage. Our team works collaboratively to build the solutions each client needs. With global market expertise, unparalleled service and the right insurance cover, we provide the protection every construction project needs.

The Construction practice are an experienced group of individuals who have a wealth of experience across a broad range of construction risks. Cultural fit is of utmost importance to our business so we are happy to support the learning curve of growing into a new role and building a successful career with Lockton.

Account Executive Role – What is involved?

International Construction is primarily wholesale business that is introduced from the Global Lockton network so you will be responsible for building strong working relationships with the local regional offices across our Global network and the clients that they represent.

As an Account Executive your primary role is to build and maintain excellent working relationships with our clients to ensure that we are providing the best service for all of their insurance needs. This will also include fostering close working relationships with our Brokers and wordings and claims experts.

You will be responsible for an allocated portfolio of new and existing clients to support their ongoing insurance needs and renewal process. This will include supporting strategy meetings with clients and our expert Brokers, preparing market submissions, analysing renewal information, looking for opportunities to provide enhance or additional services and tracking client policies through the renewal process.

What are the typical responsibilities as an Account Executive?

• Building strong partnerships with your allocated portfolio of clients and contacts in the local regional Lockton offices across our Global network.
• Proactively track client renewal periods, premium payments and any losses
• Analyse renewal information to prepare market submissions
• Provide client feedback to contribute to client review meetings and renewal strategy
• Prepare policy documentation including working with our Energy wordings expert for any bespoke clause wording
• Support the claims team on any major losses

What skills and experience would we like you to have?

• As an Account Executive in the International Construction team it would be desirable for you to have experience of working on Construction or Property business from a Broking, Underwriting or wider Insurance background
• Experience of working with a Global insurance network will be beneficial
• Demonstrable experience of working on insurance facilities will be beneficial
• Experience of preparing market submissions and policy documentation will be beneficial
• Due to the nature of the role you will need to be organized, proficient in using Microsoft office and be comfortable communicating with a wide range of clients and colleagues
• Desire to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial team in a growing organisation

About Lockton

Lockton is the world's largest independent insurance broker.

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better; independence.

Lockton's private ownership empowers it's 10,750+ Associates doing business in over 140 countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe. Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results.

Our 97% client retention rate speaks for itself.

For the last nine consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognised Lockton as a 'Best Place to Work in Insurance' – an achievement we are immensely proud of