About the Role
We are seeking a driven and experienced Commercial Insurance Executive to join our NFU Mutual East Cambridgeshire team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in insurance sales who thrives in a client-focused, consultative environment, and focused on new business development.
You will be responsible for handling inbound commercial enquiries while identifying new outbound opportunities for new business, offering tailored insurance solutions to meet the client’s needs. Your ability to build relationships, understand client needs, and deliver exceptional service will be key to your success
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Bonus scheme based of performance and compliance
- Be part of a respected NFU Mutual agency with a strong local presence
- Enjoy a supportive team environment and ongoing professional development
- Access to a trusted brand with a reputation for quality and integrity
- Career development opportunities
- 25 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Generous contribution matched company pension schemes*
- 4x annual salary life cover*
- Health Network Membership including 24/7 remote GP access and Mental Health support*
- 2 paid volunteering days*
- Free car parking
*After successful completion of probation.
Working Pattern, Location & Travel
- Monday to Friday 9-5 with hour lunch break.
- Base location: Ely.
- Hybrid working options can be discussed, but a minimum of 4 days in office is preferred.
- Travel to client sites, regional meetings, and training events.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to and manage inbound commercial insurance enquiries
- Assess client needs and recommend appropriate NFU Mutual &/ or other Insurance provider products
- Develop new business opportunities through sales planning, pipeline generation and prospecting
- Cross selling Financial Services and Risk Management Services
- Work collaboratively with agency colleagues to ensure seamless customer service
- Maintain accurate records and adhere to compliance standards
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in insurance sales or commercial insurance
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Experience working within an agency or brokerage environment is desirable
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple enquiries
- Cert CII or working towards insurance qualifications (preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance, life, pensions and investments and has been providing quality insurance for its customers, for over 110 years. We carefully balance delivering excellent service to our customers whilst ensuring the business is run effectively. As a mutual, supporting our customers and paying their claims comes first. We are a top ten UK insurance company and the UK’s largest rural insurer, with an agency network of over 250 local offices.
Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
