Job Details

Commercial Insurance Account Handler

Sector:General Insurance

Region : West Midlands

Location: Worcester

Salary: To 40k DOE (Neg) and Benefits

Job Ref.: DAR 0607

Job Information

 Commercial Insurance Account Handler 
Location – Worcester 
Salary – up to 40k basic (DOE)– & Benefits –  

Our client is at the forefront of Commercial and Corporate Insurance broking with an office structure allowing National coverage providing the highest level of client service.
With a reputation of employing some of the most respected insurance professionals in the market they are now looking to add to their existing office an experienced Corporate Account Handler with excellent technical ability 
Our client trades on an open market policy allowing access to all markets to provide the client base with the most competitive terms and cover available on the market.
This is a key customer servicing role within a small team, working in tandem with and supporting the customer facing Commercial Insurance Account Executives, to provide quick accurate Commercial Insurance responses to our valuable Existing customers.
This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business who support career progression.
Responsibilities
Advising and liaising with existing customers, Insurers and Account Executives via telephone, post and internet.
Providing support to Account Executives so they can obtain the appropriate information needed for Renewals.
Discuss strategy with relevant personnel.
Where renewal Rebroking is required submitting market presentations to Insurers in a timely manner and working to deadlines.
Approaching and negotiating quotations with Insurance Underwriters in respect of Renewals and Mid Term Alterations.
Using personal judgement and initiative to find the right solution for the customers’ requirements.
Evaluating quotations, including review of policy wordings and endorsements, and decision making on placing of the business in tandem with the Account Executives.
Liaise and attend meetings with key personnel from Insurance Companies to widen understanding of markets and enhance relationships.
On occasions attend customer meetings in conjunction with Account Executive.
Maintain and share with colleague’s knowledge of available insurance products and underwriter contacts.
Attend training and develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Any brand-new customer business will be secured by our New Business Team and then transferred to your team working alongside the nominated Account Executive for future servicing.
Skills
Commercial General Insurance experience within either a Broker or Insurer Environment Capability and experience to deal with significant Commercial Insurance Clients
Excellent face to face and telephone communication skills to enhance customer relationship
Confidence in negotiation -tackling and address Insurer objections and achieve the best results for our customers
Ability to carry your strategy through via the Account Executives
Ability to work enthusiastically and, essentially, to timescales
Willingness to undertake bespoke internal computer and technical training together with professional examinations as required
 
If you wish to work for one of the most forward thinking and progressive brokers in the market who can offer solid career progression and both professional and personal development working alongside some of the industry’s leading professionals.
Our client offers generous staff benefits and the opportunity to join a rapidly growing company.