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Commercial Account & Business Development Executive

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded insurance professional to join Alan Boswell Group in a unique opportunity spanning both our Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds offices.

Posted:

22/09/26

Location:

Ipswich / Bury St Edmunds | Hybrid Field-Based Role

Hours:

Full-time

Flexibility:

Field based – Ipswich / Bury St Edmunds

Yearly salary:

DOE

Job type:

Commercial Account & Business Development Executive

This is not a typical Account Executive role. It's an opportunity for someone with the drive, character and relationship-building skills to develop into a key commercial leader within the region. You'll work closely with senior leadership to grow existing client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and help strengthen our presence across Suffolk.

Whether you're an experienced Account Executive looking for your next challenge or an aspiring insurance professional ready to step up, we'd love to hear from you.

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What You'll Be Doing

  • Building and developing strong relationships with commercial clients across Suffolk.

  • Managing and growing an existing portfolio of clients whilst identifying and securing new business opportunities.

  • Providing professional and independent insurance advice tailored to client needs.

  • Working closely with the Account Director to support strategic growth plans.

  • Maintaining a visible presence in the local business community and developing key stakeholder relationships.

  • Supporting client retention through excellent service and relationship management.

  • Collaborating with colleagues across the Group to deliver the best outcomes for clients.

  • Acting as an ambassador for Alan Boswell Group and our values.

  • Ensuring all activities are conducted in line with regulatory requirements and company standards.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience within commercial insurance, either in an Account Executive, Development Executive, Account Handler or similar role.

  • Strong understanding of the local business community and commercial insurance market.

  • A proven ability or genuine desire to develop new business opportunities.

  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

  • Commercial awareness and the ability to identify growth opportunities.

  • Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently.

  • A collaborative approach with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.

  • Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining technical knowledge.

Why Join Us?

Alan Boswell Group has built its reputation as the natural choice for friendly, expert advice on insurance, risk management and financial services. Its stability within the market for over 40 years builds on its success, but it also reflects the market by changing rapidly to meet our customer requirements. We are proud of our people, their successes, and value their contributions to our growing business.

This role offers genuine career development opportunities, exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to make a significant impact on the future growth of our Suffolk commercial business.

Location

This role will be based across our Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds offices, with considerable time spent meeting clients and prospects throughout the region.

Qualifications

  • Insurance qualifications (Cert CII or working towards) desirable.

  • Full UK driving licence required.

About us

Alan Boswell Group has built its reputation as the natural choice for friendly, expert advice on insurance, risk management and financial services. Its stability within the market for over 40 years builds on its success, but it also reflects the market by changing rapidly to meet our customer requirements. We are proud of our people, their successes, and value their contributions to our growing business.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (option to purchase up to three additional holiday days in April each year)

Company car or allowance to undertake your role in the area

Discretionary annual Company bonus scheme

Life Insurance (4x annual salary)

Bupa Cashplan

Salary Exchange pension scheme

Supported professional training and development

Discounted financial services and insurance products

Funded professional memberships

Recruitment referral incentive bonus ‘refer a friend’

Client introduction commission incentive

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About us and what we offer

At Alan Boswell Group we are proud of our people, their successes and value their contributions to our growing business. Whether you are new to insurance or have a number of years’ experience to bring, we encourage employees to develop and grow.

We offer excellent remuneration, benefits package including pension and healthcare scheme, and opportunities for promotion within the company help us hold on to and nurture talent.

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