Account Handler / Broker

AXA UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is looking for a dedicated team member to join their London Broking Team. This role involves building client relationships, developing bespoke solutions, and contributing to collaborative team efforts. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in key software tools.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Three fully paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint essential.
• Clear understanding of sales and negotiation processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Collaborate with teams to create bespoke solutions.
• Apply standard skills in broker practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

In this role, you will be working with a highly collaborative team in building and maintaining client relationships both directly and indirectly via our network and partner offices in the region.

How you'll make an impact

• To be part of our London Broking Team, where everyone’s outstanding abilities and contribution is highly valued and respected.
• Meet with clients, as necessary, to learn their needs and maintain/develop positive relationships.
• Working on contact with other teams to create bespoke client solutions.
• Develops a basic funcitonal knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the Broker field.
• Applies a range of standard skills within a specific practice area.
• Works within specific limits and authority on assignments that are routine and of low to moderate complexity.

About You

• High level of accuracy, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Problem-solving mind-set
• An awareness of the sales and negotiation process
• The ability to prioritise, work to and meet deadlines
• Adaptability to changing demands and priorities
• Initiative and an eagerness to drive projects to a successful conclusion
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently
• The highest degree of ethics and integrity in client focus
• Eligible to work in the UK

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with [e-mail] . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.