Are you a an insurance Account Handler looking to further your career with a progressive broking firm that nails the balance between professional job satisfaction and creating a flexible, pleasant working environment?
In this role you’ll work collaboratively with the Account Executive team, providing exceptional service to a wide range of allocated clients - there is plenty of variety to your day, and an opportunity to really contribute and have your voice heard.
As Account Handler, you will benefit from:
*A base salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience - potentially flexible for an outstanding candidate
*Additional financial benefits including income protection, contributory pension, life insurance and healthcare plan
*Full financial support on industry qualifications, as well as time to undertake L&D
*Flexibility to work 3-4 days per week in the office, and indeed to do your job without pressure or micro management
*An engaging, collaborative work environment where there is plenty of time for social, charity and networking events
The client:
*A seriously progressive firm, and already one of the biggest independent brokers in the UK, with over 20 offices and 400+ staff
*Impressive growth sees the business control £600m+ GWP, whilst maintaining the independent client-centric ethos the business was founded upon
*Now part of a wider insurance group, this is the best of both worlds - maintaining the feel of am independent firm, but with the market presence of a global
Your new role:
*As Account Handler you will be part of our expanding Leeds team, working alongside a team of 3 Account Executives on a range of cross class commercial clients
*You’ll be lots more than a post box, instead empowered to really think for yourself in order to find solutions for your clients throughout their insurance cycle
*Daily duties will include advising clients, MTA’s, managing the renewal process and quoting additional risks and requirements for existing clients - this isn’t selling, its responding to your clients enquiries and needs
*Lots of variety to your working day in the form of client interaction, negotiation and relationship building with insurers and supporting claims colleagues on your cases
*You’ll enjoy the grown up environment, where you’ll be trusted to get on with the job
You:
*An insurance Account Handler (or Underwriter looking for a change) with a solid grounding in commercial insurance and looking to further your career - you don’t need to know it all, as training will fill in the gaps
*You’ll have strong client service skills, able to communicate effectively on the phone, by email and in person, where appropriate
*Able to work to deadlines, managing multiple accounts and priorities effectively
*Relevant qualifications (e.g., Cert CII) are a plus, but not essential