Job Details
Commercial Insurance Account Handler
Sector:General Insurance
Region : North West England
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £26,000 DOE plus bonus
Job Ref.: CJ2013
Job Information
Commercial Account HandlerA great opportunity within an established insurance brokerage as a Commercial Account Handler has arisen, with offices located throughout the UK. Our client aims to provide clients with a high quality, personal service supported by the professionalism and expertise of an independently operated organisation. This forward thinking group of companies provides a comprehensive range of insurance to a broad cross-section of commercial clients alike. One role is SME level and the other is dealing with corporate clients.
Duties will include
• Knowledge of wide range of commercial insurance products and companies;
• Experience in obtaining information from clients via telephone & e-mail;
• Experience in obtaining quotes and placing business;
• Good confident customer skills - both written & oral;
• Good negotiating skills and the ability to build good relationships with both clients and insurers/underwriters;
• Good organisational ability;
• Sound knowledge of FCA requirements within a broking role;
• Well-presented, hard-working, pro-active team player with initiative.
Key tasks
• Renew 600 - 700 insurance policies per annum
• To prepare renewal schedules and contact client prior to renewal within compliance manual timescales;
• Negotiate alternative quotes - prior to renewal dates - where appropriate;
• Deal with all documentation, invoices, credit notes, etc. ensuring a smooth and trouble-free renewal for the client;
• Handle claims efficiently and within regulatory timescales;
• Foster good relations with insurance companies;
Requirements
2 years commercial broking experience
Benefits
Pension