Account Executive

As a leading specialist (re)insurance broking partnership, Miller is a recognised leader in our specialist fields. With offices in London, Ipswich, Bermuda, Brussels, Paris, Singapore, Spain, Japan and Switzerland, our network has increased to more than 1200 colleagues.

We always act with integrity, make principled decisions, and give clients clear, honest and unbiased advice. We are extremely proud that by acting with integrity and making principled decisions, we have earned a reputation for keeping our promises to clients, markets and each other.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an account executive to join our corporate retail team, and be part of the exponential growth we are experiencing. This opportunity will be an excellent chance for someone to join a close knit team and gain a huge amount of exposure. In this position, individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset will be able to join and contribute meaningfully at this nascent stage of development. The call for candidates with a cooperative spirit and proactive approach makes for an inviting job prospect for those looking to have a real impact in the organization's evolution. In this team, there will be focus on both international business and also business in the UK and we are looking for people with experience in either property or liability.

We have just won both the 2023 and 2024 ‘Broker of the Year award’ ; and should you choose to join, you will be joining an award winning company focused on growth, new opportunities and servicing our Clients to the highest standard. At over 1200 employees globally, we have an independent feel, but encourage everyone to work as one team, ensuring that we have the recipe for overarching success.

Role Responsibilities

• Grow existing portfolio by identifying new, and/or existing opportunities and participate in cross selling across Miller
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of prospects including research, initiation of contact and new business presentations in order to obtain new business
• Provide technical, industry and subject matter expertise to provide support, service and advice to clients
• Determine appropriate solutions, structure, price and placement strategies that meet the clients’ needs and deliver profitable business for a range of clients
• Assist in setting budgets for portfolio of accounts and fulfilling agreed budgets
• Ensure all relevant information is gathered in the preparation of annual renewals and endorsements on key accounts
• Understand the clients’ business and risk management needs and look for solutions to deliver those needs through the provision of ongoing service
• Work closely and maintain relationships with key market and client contacts
• Liaise with others to ensure compliant processing of contracts as per FCA and contract certainty requirements
• Check policies, market presentations and client documentation
• Broke, or liaise with placing brokers to achieve agreement of markets where required and maintain diary/pending system to monitor progress
• Creation of presentations for both new and existing clients
• Maintain accurate and concise placing files, using corporate document management system
• Perform quality control checks on all documentation
• Overall responsibility for compliance procedures for total individual client base
• Manage the performance of direct reports ensuring staff have clear objectives, regular PDRs and receive feedback on performance
• Responsible for leading, managing, motivating and developing the skills, competencies and knowledge of direct reports

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• 10% pension contribution from Miller. In addition, Miller will match any employee contributions up to 5%.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicare cash plan
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave (with flexibility to buy more)
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Critical Illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Adoption and Shared Parental Leave

** Miller is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and to creating an inclusive working environment for all.