If you are an Account Executive with a genuine interest in Marine business and you want to build your profile in a specialist area of the market, this is a very good opportunity to do it in the Southampton or Bournemouth area. It will suit someone who is confident with clients, comfortable developing relationships and keen to work in a sector where technical understanding and commercial credibility carry real weight.

Marine is a market that tends to appeal to people who want something more distinctive than a generalist commercial role. The clients are often long-standing, the risks can be nuanced and the value of good advice is easy to see. For the right person, this offers the chance to develop in a specialist class of business with real long-term value, while still operating in a role that is commercially focused and relationship-led.

The opportunity

This is an Account Executive role with a clear focus on Marine business, based around Southampton or Bournemouth. It offers the chance to work closely with clients in a specialist market, managing relationships, overseeing renewals and looking for sensible growth opportunities across the portfolio.

The appeal here will be obvious to someone who wants to build a reputation in a market with its own identity and a strong client base. You will need to be able to build confidence with clients, understand the importance of service and advice, and work closely with internal teams and insurer partners to deliver the right outcomes.

What the role looks like

• You will be responsible for managing and developing Marine client relationships, ensuring that accounts are handled well and that clients receive advice which is relevant, commercial and dependable.
• Alongside portfolio management, you will also be expected to contribute to growth, whether through strengthening existing accounts or identifying new opportunities in the market.
• This role needs someone who is capable in front of clients and interested in building specialist knowledge over time.
• You do not need to be over-stated or overly polished. You do need to be credible, thoughtful and able to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of Marine insurance clients
• Leading client relationships, renewal discussions and ongoing account strategy
• Working with insurers and internal colleagues to secure appropriate terms and outcomes
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen existing accounts and win new business
• Advising clients on their insurance arrangements in a clear and commercially sensible way
• Maintaining high service standards across the portfolio
• Building your knowledge and presence within the Marine market over time

Who this could suit

• An Account Executive with Marine experience looking for a stronger platform or better long-term fit
• A commercial Account Executive with a genuine interest in moving into a Marine-focused role
• Someone who enjoys specialist client work and wants to develop in a more defined market
• A relationship-led insurance professional who is credible, steady and commercially aware
• An individual who wants to build something meaningful in the Southampton or Bournemouth area

The business

• You would be joining a business that understands the value of specialist markets and the importance of strong client relationships. The environment will suit someone who wants to build their standing in Marine, work with quality clients and be part of a team that takes the market seriously.

Package / benefits

• Southampton or Bournemouth based role
• Specialist focus on Marine business
• Opportunity to develop within a well-regarded market segment
• Strong long-term potential for the right Account Executive
• Supportive platform with scope to build relationships and grow a portfolio

The next step

If this sounds like the kind of move you would be open to discussing, I would be happy to talk you through it properly and in confidence. For someone who wants to build their career in Marine with the right support and the right market focus, this is worth a closer look.