Account Executive

Account Executive
Circa £26,000 - £31,000 per year Salary (dependant on experience)  
Full-Time position
Permanent Contract
Location: Newport
35 Hours Monday to Friday 

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 
As a local agency of NFU Mutual we deliver a first-class service, and sell their product range across our region, to customers old and new, who are at the core of everything we do. We are a business where honesty, integrity, and trust are at the heart of our values. We champion the personal approach to customer service that NFU Mutual are famous for.  

An exciting opportunity has now arisen within the Newport Agency.

About the role
The Account Executive is a full-time, on-site role based in Newport. This role is responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing the delivery of insurance and financial services, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing a portfolio of commercial and personal accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and developing tailored solutions in line with NFU Mutual’s products and standards.

The Role

1. Handling general customer enquiries, policy alterations and renewal reviews by phone.


2. Selling new NFU Mutual insurance policies; both commercial and personal.


3.  Introducing NFU Mutual Financial Services products to new and existing customers.


4.  Provide support to the rest of the team when needed.


5.  Support with general office administration duties.

What we’re looking for:

1. People who can demonstrate the drive, energy and enthusiasm required to provide a fantastic customer experience to our existing and prospective clients.


2. A proficient IT user with good interpersonal skills and communication skills.


3. A positive ‘can do’ attitude to problem solving and solution finding and like working in a customer support and sales environment. You will enjoy meeting compliance requirements and having a meticulous eye for detail is essential.


4. Minimum of GCSE grade C or better in Maths and English (or equivalent).


5. The ability to learn new systems, products, processes and skills.

The position is based in the Newport Office, conveniently located just off the M4 motorway at Langstone Business Park.

There is also further progression available for the right candidate to progress into a Corporate/Commercial level position within 2-3 years.

Our commitment to you:

• On-site training and support 


• Opportunities to study for CII and further qualifications 

Benefits 

• Company pension


• Financial planning services


• Free parking


• On-site parking

Please apply in writing with CV and covering letter Gareth Griffiths.
Email: GarethGriffths@nfumutual.co.uk

Good Repute Checks 
NFU Mutual Agents are required to ensure that they and their staff are of Good Repute and are required to carry out two independent checks on all staff.

1. Basic criminality check –Basic checks show any ‘unspent’ criminal records (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974). Once a conviction or caution is ‘spent’, it no longer shows on a basic check.


2. Bankruptcy check – to ensure that staff are not an un-discharged bankrupt. 

Closing date for all applications: 17th September 2026

Please note you will be employed by Agents of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.