Account Handler - Marine Hull

Lockton; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Camden Town is seeking an individual to manage day-to-day insurance servicing for clients. The role involves obtaining quotes, managing renewals, and advising on risk management solutions. Ideal candidates have a background in marine insurance and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in the insurance sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Account Handler within a marine insurance brokerage is preferred.
• Understanding of relevant classes of business.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day servicing of a client's insurance programme.
• Ensure timely management of all renewals before due dates.
• Obtain quotations for new and renewal business.
• Resolve accounts queries promptly and accurately.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Client communication

Risk management

Marine insurance experience

Job description

• Provision of the day-to-day servicing of a client's insurance programme to support retention and development of the business.
• Placement of insurances for clients in accordance with Lockton strategy.
• Effective and timely management of all renewals to ensure completion by the due date
• Obtain quotations both for new and renewal business.
• Preparation of market and client documentation
• Provision to the client of policy documentation in accordance with regulations and in line with Lockton procedures.
• Deal effectively (and to the satisfaction of the client and the market) with queries, including but not limited to changes in cover and risk.
• Prompt and accurate resolution of accounts queries.
• Identify the risk exposures and advise on insurance and risk management solutions in consultation with the Account Executive/Partner. Previous experience as an Account Handler within a marine insurance brokerage is preferred.
• An understanding of the relevant classes of business.
• An understanding of the general, Legal principles of insurance.
• An understanding of risk management concepts and when these are useful to clients.
• An understanding of insurer products and specialisms.
• Ability to broke and service the insurance needs of clients.
• Ability to prepare a broking presentation that accurately reflects the cover required and meets the clients' demands and needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with clients, insurers and other associates.