Careers
At Hazelton Mountford we are constantly looking for new talent to join our team.
Whether you are an aspiring Account Executive or simply seeking a solid career with a respected insurance broker, there are opportunities and we’d love to hear from you. We have offices in Worcester and Evesham currently and you can see below the current vacancies we have published as well as section about what it’s like to work at Hazelton Mountford. If you want to know more about why a career in insurance is a rewarding option, please see the section below:
Join us & make a difference.
Current vacancies
Experienced Account Handler – Commercial Insurance (Worcester)
11 June 2025
Come and join our team!
We are seeking an experienced Account Handler to join our commercial team based at the Worcester office. You will play a crucial role in managing and developing a portfolio of commercial clients, providing professional advice and delivering personal service.
Location: Worcester City Centre
Salary: £30k-40k – Dependent on Experience
Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday – 08:30am-5pm.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a portfolio of existing commercial insurance clients across industries.
• Provide expert advice on a wide range of commercial insurance products.
• Handle renewals, mid-term adjustments, and assist with new business quotations.
• Liaise with insurers to obtain competitive terms and ensure suitable cover is arranged.
• Prepare and issue accurate and timely policy documentation.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Support Account Executives with technical and administrative assistance.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and company procedures at all times.
• Proactively identify opportunities for cross-selling or up-selling insurance products.
• Build strong, long-lasting client relationships based on trust and service excellence.
Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Commercial Account Handler
• Strong knowledge of the UK commercial insurance market and a broad range of commercial products.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and system input.
• Familiarity with Acturis is highly desirable, but not essential for the right person.
• Cert CII qualified (or working towards) is preferred but not essential.
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working opportunities (where applicable).
• Support for professional qualifications (CII).
• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays.
• Pension contribution scheme.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
Chartered Insurance Broker Apprenticeship
29 May 2025
Kickstart your career in insurance
Join Hazelton Mountford for an exciting and varied career in insurance, starting with an apprenticeship. Our apprentice schemes will be from level 3 and up to level 6. As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Annual wage: £18,000 – £24,000
Training course: Insurance practitioner
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am -5.00pm, 37.5 hours a week
Start date: Monday 15 September 2025
Duration: 18 months
Application deadline: 30 July 2025
Specific duties include:
- Gaining Insurance knowledge and experience including studying for Chartered Insurance Qualifications
- Working closely with Account Executives and other experienced Handlers to ensure clients’ needs are met, renewals are issued on time and mid-term adjustments processed
- Learn to prepare new business quotations
- Under the supervision of Account Executives and Account Handlers and as experience grows you will learn how to process other more complex business insurances and advise clients on their insurance needs
- Refer and liaise with insurance underwriters as appropriate
- Prepare and broke renewals and new business for these policies
In addition, you should learn to approach your work within HM’s Core values of:
Personal Service, Integrity, Value for Money and Expertise.
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
WISER ACADEMY LIMITED
Your training course
Insurance practitioner
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Your training plan
Level 3 Insurance Practitioner – Cert CII – 12-15 Months.
Level 4 Insurance Professional – Dip CII – 24-27 months.
Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional – ACII – 30-36 months.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 6) essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 6) essential
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Negotiating Skills
Other requirements
• Respects and values all colleagues
• Listens, observes and learns from others
• Responds positively to constructive feedback
• Effectively manages time including punctuality taking into account customer and team needs or demands
• Applies new knowledge and skills, using all tools, seeks support and guidance where necessary
Company Benefits
After probation/apprenticeship full employee benefits package
After this apprenticeship
Commercial Insurance Broking offers an extremely rewarding and varied career dealing with a huge
variety of clients ranging from local businesses to multi-national organisations, charities to haulage
contractors.
Hazelton Mountford have a rewarding career plan that can lead in various directions depending on
your skills and ambitions. Employee benefits, generous salaries and a friendly community
working environment.
A Hazelton Mountford apprentice not only needs the basics of good maths and English but also strong relational and interpersonal skills, the ability to take initiative, a drive to succeed and the ability to fit into our team.
Account Executive – Commercial Insurance (Worcester)
9 May 2025
Come and join our team!
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dynamic Account Executive to join our commercial team in our Worcester office.
At Hazelton Mountford, our staff are at the core of our success, and we are looking for a candidate with extensive commercial insurance experience who shares our values of personal service, expertise, and integrity. The successful candidate will work closely with a Director and other established Account Executives in managing a portfolio of commercial clients while providing exceptional personal service.
Please apply in writing with your full CV to: [email protected].
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dynamic Account Executive to join our commercial team and to further their career in the insurance broking industry. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an organisation who is passionate about delivering an exceptional service to its clients. This candidate will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their insurance needs are met, while providing excellent personal service and identifying new business opportunities. They will have a strong background in commercial insurance broking and a passion for building strong relationships with clients and insurers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Managing an established portfolio of commercial clients, providing exceptional personal service.
· Understanding clients’ business operations to identify their insurance needs and offer tailored solutions.
· Preparing and presenting new business and renewal proposals.
· Seeking new business opportunities including prospecting, networking, referrals.
· Meeting individual sales and income growth targets.
· Building strong relationships with clients and insurers.
· Negotiating terms with insurers to secure the best coverage and competitive quotes.
· Staying up to date on industry trends, regulations, and products to offer informed advice.
Key Skills / Experience
· Previous experience working within commercial insurance broking.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and insurers.
· A passion in further developing a career in commercial insurance broking.
· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
· A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and problem-solving.
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
· A minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths; further education or insurance-related qualifications are a plus but not essential.
· Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams.
· Use of Acturis insurance software preferred but not essential.
· A full UK driving licence and own transport essential.
What We Offer
· Competitive salary and commission structure.
· Car allowance & business mileage.
· Company benefits package.
· A dynamic and supportive team / working environment.
· Professional Development.
Who Are We
Hazelton Mountford, established in 2008 are a relational, people-centred business. We are a leading Worcestershire based, privately owned independent provider of business insurance and private client insurance with a strong reputation for exceptional personal service and expertise.
Why work for Hazelton Mountford?
We believe our amazing staff are the key to our success at Hazelton Mountford and have built a range of benefits to give some extra rewards and security for you and your family, as well as making our business a place where people enjoy working.
- Pension – generous pension contributions
- Sick Pay – generous and long-term sick pay benefits
- Life Assurance
- Access to ‘Perks at Work’ scheme
- Employee Charity fundraising matching
- Social events throughout the year
- Birthday day off (after 2 years service)
- Access to HM Group Private Medical Scheme
- Parking provided for City Centre offices.
Chartered Insurance Apprenticeship
Join Hazelton Mountford for an exciting and varied career in insurance, starting with an apprenticeship.
Learn more and login to the gov.uk website and search for: VAC1000120641.
Alternatively, please Contact Us directly at: [email protected]
Our apprentice schemes will be from level 3 and up to level 6
| Apprenticeship | CII qualification | Programme duration |
|---|---|---|
|
Level 3 Insurance Practitioner Level 4 Insurance Professional Level 6 Senior Insurance Profession |
Cert CII Dip CII ACII |
12-15 months 24-27 months 30-36 months 12-15 months 24-27 months 30-36 months |
Commercial Insurance Broking offers an extremely fulfilling and varied career dealing with a huge variety of clients ranging from local businesses to multi-national organisations, charities to haulage contractors.
Hazelton Mountford have a rewarding career plan that can lead in various directions depending on your skills and ambitions. Employee benefits, generous salaries and a friendly community working environment.
A Hazelton Mountford apprentice not only needs the basics of good maths and English but also strong relational and interpersonal skills, the ability to take initiative, a drive to succeed and the ability to fit into our team.
Learn more about our journey into insurance here.
Please click on the link to hear more about what it’s like to work in insurance broking from The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), the UK ‘s leading general insurance organisation.
Download our Careers in Insurance Broking flyer here. Our Apprenticeships brochure is coming soon.
To find out more about the Chartered Insurance Apprenticeships, please email Gordon Hazelton: [email protected].