Insurance Account Director

INSURANCE ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Home Based (Attend monthly London based meetings)

ROLE OVERVIEW

You will lead and grow a portfolio of key residential property clients, acting as their trusted insurance partner and advocate. In a fast-growing business, you will shape tailored insurance programmes, deliver exceptional service and negotiate the best outcomes with leading insurers.

Working closely with experienced colleagues across the Odevo Group, you will enjoy the autonomy to make decisions, the support to develop, and the opportunity to broaden your impact as the company scales. If you thrive on building long-term relationships, solving complex problems and delivering measurable results, this is a place to do your best work.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

You will spend most days engaging with clients and insurers, planning renewals, shaping programme design and resolving issues quickly and confidently. You will balance strategic portfolio development with hands-on broking, pipeline management and clear, timely communication to keep stakeholders aligned.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Exceptional client retention and satisfaction, evidenced by renewals, referrals and positive feedback.

Profitable portfolio growth through cross-sell, up-sell and new business wins.

On-time, high-quality renewals and tenders with clear rationale and documented market engagement.

Strong insurer relationships that secure competitive terms and bespoke solutions.

Immaculate files, MI and compliance that stand up to internal and FCA standards.

Proactive collaboration across Alexander Bonhill and Odevo to deliver joined-up client outcomes.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME

Leading renewal strategies, market submissions and negotiations to secure best-in-class cover and pricing.

Meeting and advising clients, translating risk profiles into clear recommendations and actions.

Managing tenders and new business opportunities, from qualification through to presentation and close.

Coordinating claims oversight and advocacy, ensuring swift resolutions and insightful reporting.

Developing growth plans for your portfolio, tracking pipeline, MI and performance against targets.

Nurturing insurer partnerships and staying ahead of market trends impacting residential property risks.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

You build trusted, senior-level relationships and communicate complex insurance matters with clarity.

You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, results-focused approach.

You are organised and calm under pressure, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.

You enjoy collaborating across teams and sharing knowledge to raise the bar.

You are commercially astute and motivated by delivering measurable client and business outcomes.

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS

Managing agent or residential property insurance portfolios (blocks of flats, RMCs, RTMs, freeholders).

Broking, placement and negotiation experience with major UK property insurers and MGAs.

Leading renewals, tenders and claims advocacy in a regulated broking environment.

Familiarity with broking platforms and CRM/MI tools (e.g., Acturis) and strong Excel/reporting skills.

Exposure to risk management, cover design and wording comparisons for multi-location property risks.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary, aligned to experience

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Attending monthly London-based meetings as required for business purposes.

Annual salary review

Salary sacrifice scheme and option to buy or sell annual leave

Life assurance and private healthcare after probation (role dependent)

Wellbeing support and employee extras (Spectrum Life)

Free eye tests and Cycle to Work scheme

Fully funded learning, development and professional training

Employee referral scheme with rewards up to £1,500

ABOUT ALEXANDER BONHILL

Alexander Bonhill is one of the UK's leading residential property insurance brokers and part of the wider Odevo UK group. Established in 2004, the business specialises exclusively in residential property insurance, working with some of the country's largest managing agents and insurers.

With a reputation for expertise, innovation and exceptional client service, Alexander Bonhill provides tailored insurance solutions for more than 6,000 properties across the UK.

For employees, this means the opportunity to develop specialist industry knowledge, work alongside experienced professionals and build a long-term career within a growing and ambitious business. As part of Odevo UK, Alexander Bonhill offers both the support of a larger group and the benefits of a close-knit, collaborative team.

HOW WE HIRE

Initial conversation with our talent team

Interview focused on your client leadership, technical insurance judgement and commercial decision-making through scenario-based questions

We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.

INTERESTED?

Apply with your CV.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.

Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check.