Private Client Insurance Sales Executive
Role Overview
As a High Net Worth Insurance Sales Executive, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with affluent individuals and families across West Sussex and the South East.
Working closely with NFU Mutual's specialist Private Client proposition, you will identify and convert new business opportunities, providing tailored insurance solutions designed to protect high-value homes, collections, assets and lifestyles.
Success in this role will be built upon your ability to develop trusted relationships, understand complex client requirements, and deliver a highly personalised service that reflects the standards expected by discerning private clients.
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The role
Private Client Insurance Sales Executive Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Location: West Sussex
Whilst this is a Full-time role flexible, hybrid and part-time working will be considered for the right candidate.
Introduction to NFU Mutual NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance, life, pensions and investments and has been providing quality insurance for its customers, for over 110 years. We carefully balance delivering excellent service to our customers whilst ensuring the business is run effectively. As a mutual, supporting our customers and paying their claims comes first. We are a top ten UK insurance company and the UK’s largest rural insurer, with an agency network of over 250 local offices. About the Agency The Chichester, Horsham & Pulborough Agency serves some of the most desirable rural and residential locations in West Sussex, working with farmers, landowners, country estates, rural businesses and Private Clients.
We pride ourselves on delivering a bespoke and highly professional service built on local, personal service. Our clients often have complex insurance and financial planning requirements, and we are committed to providing tailored advice that protects what matters most to them.
As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking an ambitious and personable High Net Worth New Business Development Executive to help expand our presence across the region and introduce prospective clients to the benefits of working with NFU Mutual.
About the role
As a High Net Worth Insurance Sales Executive, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with affluent individuals and families across West Sussex and the South East.
Working closely with NFU Mutual's specialist Private Client proposition, you will identify and convert new business opportunities, providing tailored insurance solutions designed to protect high-value homes, collections, assets and lifestyles.
Success in this role will be built upon your ability to develop trusted relationships, understand complex client requirements, and deliver a highly personalised service that reflects the standards expected by discerning private clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with prospective and existing high-net-worth clients, understanding their personal, family and business insurance needs. Identify and secure new business opportunities through networking, referrals, professional introducers and local relationship-building activities.
- Build strong relationships with solicitors, accountants, wealth managers, estate agents, land agents and other professional advisers who serve affluent clients.
- Conduct in-depth client reviews and fact-finding meetings to understand complex insurance requirements and risk exposures.
- Present tailored insurance solutions for high-value homes, fine art, collections, equestrian properties and other specialist assets.
- Act as a trusted adviser, delivering exceptional service and ensuring clients receive comprehensive and appropriate protection.
- Develop opportunities to introduce clients to wider NFU Mutual services, including investments, pensions and protection planning.
- Represent the Agency at private client, countryside and professional networking events, enhancing the profile of NFU Mutual within the local market.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions and opportunities in accordance with FCA and NFU Mutual compliance standards.
- Contribute to the achievement of individual and agency growth objectives through high-quality new business generation and client retention. About you:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills. • Professional, confident and personable approach. • Experience within sales, business development, networking or client relationship management. • Ability to engage effectively with affluent and professional clients. • Self-motivated with strong organisational skills. • Comfortable attending events and representing the business externally. • Experience using CRM systems and managing business pipelines. • Strong attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset.
- Desirable Experience • Knowledge of insurance, financial services or rural business sectors. • Experience working with high-net-worth individuals or professional introducers. • Understanding of the West Sussex rural and high net worth community. • Existing local network within Chichester, Horsham, Pulborough or surrounding areas.
- Performance Expectations • Quality and volume of new business opportunities generated. • Development of professional introducer relationships. • Appointment conversion rates. • Growth in private client opportunities and introductions.
- Adherence to compliance and conduct standards. ________________________________________ Benefits • Comprehensive training and development programme. • Support towards professional qualifications, including CII accreditation. • Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in High Net Worth, Rural and Commercial insurance. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. • Company pension scheme. • Free parking. • Flexible and hybrid working options available. ________________________________________ Please apply in writing with a CV and covering letter to Matthew Baker at [email protected]
Closing Date: 20th November 2026.
Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.
Requirements
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills. • Professional, confident and personable approach. • Experience within sales, business development, networking or client relationship management. • Ability to engage effectively with affluent and professional clients. • Self-motivated with strong organisational skills. • Comfortable attending events and representing the business externally. • Experience using CRM systems and managing business pipelines. • Strong attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset.
- Desirable Experience • Knowledge of insurance, financial services or rural business sectors. • Experience working with high-net-worth individuals or professional introducers. • Understanding of the West Sussex rural and high net worth community. • Existing local network within Chichester, Horsham, Pulborough or surrounding areas.
- Performance Expectations • Quality and volume of new business opportunities generated. • Development of professional introducer relationships. • Appointment conversion rates. • Growth in private client opportunities and introductions.
- Adherence to compliance and conduct standards. ________________________________________ Benefits • Comprehensive training and development programme. • Support towards professional qualifications, including CII accreditation. • Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in High Net Worth, Rural and Commercial insurance. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. • Company pension scheme. • Free parking. • Flexible and hybrid working options available. ________________________________________ Please apply in writing with a CV and covering letter to Matthew Baker at [email protected]
About NFU Mutual
UK-based mutual insurer providing insurance and financial services.
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