Senior Account Handler - Sussex (Hybrid Working)

Cryer Baker Recruitment Ltd.; Edmonton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent insurance broker is seeking a Senior Account Handler to manage a portfolio of clients. This role emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, focusing on maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring optimal coverage. The company has ambitious growth plans and offers a supportive work environment with a commitment to employee wellbeing. You will work closely with Account Directors and be involved in both retention and new business efforts. If you are passionate about client service and have a strong insurance background, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Attractive Pension Contribution

Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing client portfolios and renewals.
• Strong knowledge of insurance covers, especially complex and overseas risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage renewal and retention of existing client portfolios.
• Develop robust relationships with clients and assist with inquiries.
• Conduct annual reviews of cover requirements for clients.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Insurance Knowledge

Portfolio Management

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Insurance Qualifications

Job description

Senior Account Handler - Sussex (Hybrid Working)

We are currently working with a very proud independent insurance broker based in Sussex (which also has other regional offices located throughout the country) who are seeking an experienced Senior Account Handler.

The ethos within the company is very much about the team and collaboration where they all work together to achieve the end result.

They are a mature business, with their strategic direction being one where they are looking for profitable growth, and ambitious plans for extending into other areas for business.

You will be responsible for looking after a portfolio or client and working closely with the Account Directors/Executive.

Key Accountabilities

• Managing the renewal / retention of an existing client portfolio
• Dealing with some new business
• There will be no SME clients and this is working on the larger portfolios.
• Maintaining client contact throughout the policy period, with at least renewal and mid-term contact with clients, develop a robust relationship with multiple contacts within our clients’ organisations.
• Assisting clients with all enquiries following placement
• Have a working all round knowledge of complex covers which includes overseas risks.
• Conducting at least an annual review of cover requirements for clients
• Identifying client exposures and uninsured areas
• Obtaining best cover and wordings for clients
• Use technical knowledge to work with Claims team to ensure best possible outcomes for the client.

This brokerage is an exceptional place to work, with great retention of staff, and a focus on wellbeing, where they seeing double digit growth in the business at the moment, and there’s a real momentum within the organisation.

You will be required to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

With this opportunity comes an attractive basic salary £40K to £50K, achievable bonus, PMI and attractive employer pension contribution.

For further information please contact Andy Baker on 07834 596414/0113 4931720 or email [e-mail]