Salary: Up to £35,000.00 (depending on experience) plus bonus package Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: Permanent Location: Colchester About the role WRS Insurance, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a New Business focused Account Executive to join our Colchester office. The core aim of the role is to secure new business, generating revenue and developing the profitability of the business whilst ensuring full FCA compliance is maintained, in all aspects of commercial insurance. The successful person will therefore be a seasoned specialist in commercial insurance and therefore responsible for handling new business with customers directly and also supporting and preparing quotations for the team leader in relation to larger clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing and forward thinking business, giving you a real opportunity to develop your career and be part of a purpose led organisation. Key responsibilities Actively secure new business by searching our panel of insurers to ensure the client is presented with the most suitable and cost-effective cover Support the New Business team when required Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with all clients and provide expert product advice and guidance Ensure accuracy, efficiency and professionalism when dealing with both the client and insurer and conducting related administration work; Ensure all business activity fully complies with FCA regulation and company procedures as detailed in the Conduct Polices and Guides to Best Practice Handle any complaints in accordance with regulation, the Company’s Conduct Policy, and Guide to Best Practice Conduct learning, training, and assessment exercises in accordance with the individual T&C scheme applicable to you. Identify further areas for own development as required Achieve and maintain a high level of customer service and promote exceptional customer care standards at all times Ensure compliance with the Individual Conduct rules and Conduct policies Ensure all other company practices and procedures are followed and adhered to Where appropriate take responsibility for meeting the reporting requirements of the FCA Ensure all Key Performance Indicators are achieved and are attained compliantly with FCA regulation Develop and maintain effective and valuable relationships with insurers and underwriters for the benefit of the company and its clients Ensure personal data (client and employee) is secure, held and properly utilised in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act (2018) and Company policies Prioritise all client communication and ensure it is actioned in a timely way and in accordance with company procedures Maintain all computer and paper files in accordance with company standards (which should be fully compliant with FCA). Knowledge, skills and experience What we offer Working knowledge of most commercial insurance products Experience of working as an Account Handler/Executive in a similar broking environment (desirable) Experience of working to high standards of FCA compliance Attention to detail Building strong relationships with e.g., clients, insurers etc. Requirement for Cert CII, with support to attain provided What we offer 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Your birthday off Group Personal Pension Bonus scheme A holiday buy scheme An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance Enhanced sick pay and parental leave Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications Paid time off for volunteering About us WRS Insurance Brokers are a team of experienced, committed, and ethical insurance professionals. Established in Romford, Essex in 1966, we are now located in Stanway, Colchester, with clients are located in Essex, London, East Anglia and throughout the UK – in many cases benefiting from our specialist knowledge of over 50 years in Church insurance, Charity insurance and Care insurance. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and currently the 3rd largest corporate donor in the country, having given away £200 million since 2016. We have an ambitious plan to become the number one corporate donor with strategic objectives in place to double the groups size over the next five years. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people offer career opportunities and personal development through a fantastic learning and career framework. Luckily for us, the nature of who we are – our giving ethos, our 135 year history and the diversity of what we do – has built a culture of kindness, of great ambition, of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.