Commercial Account Handler

Cavendish Maine Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Account Handler to join their dynamic multinational insurance team. In this pivotal role, you will manage a dedicated book of clients, ensuring exceptional service and fostering strong relationships with a diverse range of international clients. Your responsibilities will include overseeing renewals, handling invoicing, and addressing client needs with professionalism and efficiency. This position offers a supportive environment for professional growth, including potential CII qualifications, and provides a competitive salary along with excellent benefits. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Excellent Pension, employer contribution up to 12%

Private Healthcare

27 days holiday

Hybrid working - 2 days/week in the office

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance as an Account Handler or Underwriter.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage renewals, invoicing, and client queries professionally.
• Oversee all renewal procedures and negotiate terms with insurers.

Skills

Cross class commercial insurance experience

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

CII qualifications (not essential)

Job description

Job Description

A leading global general insurance and financial services organisation has a requirement for a Commercial Account Handler to join their multinational insurance team.

Working within a dedicated team, the Account Handler will provide a comprehensive Advisory service to an existing book of Multinational clients, focusing on building strong relationships with a broad spectrum of global clients.

The Account Handler will be responsible for servicing your own dedicated book of clients which will involve managing renewals, invoicing, identifying client needs, mid-term adjustments and handling any queries that come through from your dedicated client base in a quick and professional manner.

You’ll be responsible for a portfolio of accounts ranging from standalone statutory covers up to large Multidivisional complex risks including Property, Motor, Liability, Marine & Financial lines programs.

You’ll oversee all renewal procedures from start to finish as per the Multinational timeline including renewal strategy, risk presentations to the market, negotiations of terms obtained from Insurers and creation of renewal reports.

Key Skills/Experience Required:

• Cross class commercial insurance experience gained either as an Account Handler or in an Underwriting role.
• Experience of dealing with international clients would be beneficial.
• Good communication, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of information quickly.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• An eagerness to progress with your CII qualifications would be supported, but is not essential.

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary to £45k
• Excellent Pension, employer contribution up to 12%
• Private Healthcare
• 27 days holiday
• Hybrid working - 2 days/week in the office

Contact: David Harries

Reference: DH/90528