Business Development Executive
Are you a driven and experienced Commercial Insurance professional ready for your next challenge? Join Jensten Insurance Brokers (South West) as a Business Development Executive and play a key role in expanding our Commercial portfolio.
This is a newly created role driven by our ongoing growth and recent investment following our acquisition by Bain Capital. You’ll focus on developing mid‑market commercial clients (£10k+ premiums) across the South of the UK, supported by a prospect list, high‑value industry memberships, and strong internal resources.
You’ll enjoy genuine autonomy — no geographical boundaries, no class‑of‑business restrictions, and the freedom to manage your book your way. You can choose a fully independent approach or collaborate with our dedicated handlers and retention team.
We’ll also equip you with quality prospecting data and insights to help you win the right business efficiently.
This role offers competitive commission, real trust and flexibility, and the chance to work alongside highly experienced commercial executives. You can work fully remotely, with the option to use your nearest Jensten office whenever you prefer.
This is a remote-based role; however, candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the South West region to support regular client visits and maintain a strong presence within the local market.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Drive new business growth in the commercial sector
- Work from a prospect list and generating your own leads and opportunities, applying an entrepreneurial approach
- Leverage memberships with key organisations to network and build relationships
- Present tailored insurance and risk management solutions to secure new business
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clients virtually or in person
- Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and internal standards
What We’re Looking For
You’re a confident communicator and natural relationship builder with a background in Commercial Broking. You’re motivated by success and committed to delivering outstanding service.
You’ll have:
- Proven experience in Commercial insurance sales and client management
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
- Cert CII qualification (or working towards it) – desirable
- Experience with Acturis – desirable
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding our people. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A good salary with annual reviews and competitive sales-based bonus
- 27 days annual leave (including your birthday and a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
- Group Life Assurance
- Fully paid parental leave (3 months for maternity, paternity, and adoption)
- Professional development support, including study funding
- Perks at Work – discounts on gyms, dining, shopping, and more
- Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 5 extra days annually
About Us:
Jensten is one of the UK’s leading insurance intermediary groups, known for putting clients and people first. Since launching in 2018, we’ve built a standout business in a crowded marketplace — combining scale, deep technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit.
Jensten is entering an exciting new chapter, with the business evolving into two clearly defined trading divisions: Broking and Product & Distribution. The Broking division will bring together Regional Broking, Specialist Lines & London Markets, and also Network Broking- while Product & Distribution will unite Jensten’s market-leading Schemes & Affinity businesses with Jensten Underwriting. This will enable us to deliver tailored insurance solutions directly to clients and through a network of trusted third‑party broking partners.
Thanks to strong organic growth and a strategic acquisition programme, Jensten is now a Top 10 Independent Broker, placing around £600 million GWP into the market. We employ over 1,000 colleagues across 50 locations across the UK and Ireland and support 93 entrepreneurial franchise holders nationwide.
Our purpose — “Protecting today, empowering tomorrow” — reflects the role we play for our clients, our communities and each other. Our people bring this to life every day through our values: Caring, Curious, Skilled and Bold.
We sit in a unique space between large consolidators and local brokers — big enough to offer capability and influence, yet agile enough to maintain the culture, autonomy and client focus of a truly independent business
