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Commercial Insurance Account Handler - Reading

Salary to £35,000 DOE + Bonus, pension and other flexible benefits

Our client is a Global Broker based in Reading, currently looking for a Account Handler to join their broking and development team. The role will suit someone with at least 3 years` experience working in the Commercial Dept. of a Broker. Experience in Liability, Property, CAR, PI and all aspects of non-marine business would be preferable.

Key Responsibilities:

• General administrative duties including scanning, filing, entering data onto relevant spreadsheets and preparing and production of Insurance documents and contract endorsements.
• Liaise with brokers on a daily basis, answering incoming telephone calls and chasing brokers for any additional data required
• Inputting & updating policies on in-house systems.
• Account management including renewal chasers through to file closures
• Maintain an electronic and paper filing system
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the clients and prospects
• Negotiating extensions with underwriters and premiums on MTA`s
• Working for a number of different insurers and accounts and ensuring time management and attention to detail is to a high standard at all times.

Education and Qualifications

At least 5 A-C Grade GCSE`s including English, Maths and ICT.

Desirable: Insurance qualifications e.g. CII

Skills & abilities

• Professionalism
• Ability to manage own time, meet deadlines and prioritise work
• Attention to detail, numerate and accurate
• Able to communicate effectively with others
• Organised and methodical approach to work and problem solving
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong contribution to the team through own ideas, initiatives and concepts.

If you wish to apply for the position, please complete the link and a consultant from Cameron James will be in contact with you for a confidential discussion