Commercial Account Handler

Cavendish Maine; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm in Bristol seeks a Commercial Account Handler to manage a dedicated book of Multinational clients. You will handle renewals, invoicing, and queries while building strong relationships. The ideal candidate has experience in cross-class commercial insurance and is eager to develop their career with potential CII qualifications. Salary up to £45k with excellent benefits including a pension and private healthcare. Hybrid working model offered.

Benefits

Excellent Pension, employer contribution up to 12%

Private Healthcare

27 days holiday

Hybrid working – 2 days/week in the office

Qualifications

• Experience as an Account Handler or in an Underwriting role.
• Experience with international clients is beneficial.
• Eagerness to progress with CII qualifications is supported.

Responsibilities

• Service a dedicated book of Multinational clients.
• Manage renewals, invoicing, and handle client queries.
• Oversee renewal procedures including strategy and risk presentations.

Skills

Cross class commercial insurance experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent relationship building skills

Influencing and negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

You 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

• 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

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