Commercial Account Handler

Witcher Associates; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Annual leave

Professional development

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Supportive environment

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Witcher Associates is recruiting a Commercial Account Handler in the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire area. You will support day-to-day servicing of a varied commercial insurance portfolio and work alongside Account Executives to deliver tailored insurance solutions.

With three years’ experience in commercial insurance, you’ll handle renewals, MTAs and new business, negotiate terms with insurers, and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in commercial insurance broking.
• Experience with renewals, mid-term adjustments and new business.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good IT skills; Acturis is an advantage.
• Cert CII qualification or working towards professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Handle renewals, mid-term adjustments and new business enquiries for a varied client portfolio.
• Work with Account Executives to understand client requirements and arrange suitable insurance solutions.
• Liaise with insurers to obtain competitive terms and appropriate cover.
• Prepare quotations, policy documents and renewal information.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers and colleagues.
• Keep client records accurate and up to date; manage workloads and deadlines.

Skills

Commercial insurance

Client relationships

Renewals & MTAs

Negotiation with insurers

Account management

Education

CII qualification

Tools

Acturis

Job description

Location: Suffolk / Cambridgeshire Border=

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working Pattern: Office-based initially, with potential for hybrid working following probation

The Opportunity

Witcher Associates is working with an established independent insurance brokerage in the Suffolk / Cambridgeshire area that is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join its growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a few years' commercial insurance experience who is looking to take the next step in their career, develop their technical knowledge and become part of a friendly, supportive and experienced team.

Our client is a well-established business with a strong reputation for looking after its clients and building long-term relationships. With exciting plans for continued growth, they are looking for someone who enjoys the variety of commercial broking and wants to play an important part in the business moving forward.

The Role

Working closely with experienced Account Executives and the wider broking team, you will be involved in the day-to-day servicing and management of a varied portfolio of commercial insurance clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling commercial insurance renewals, mid-term adjustments and new business enquiries.
• Working alongside Account Executives to understand client requirements and arrange suitable insurance solutions.
• Liaising and negotiating with insurers to obtain competitive terms and appropriate cover.
• Preparing quotations, policy documentation and renewal information.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, insurers and colleagues.
• Ensuring client records are kept accurate and up to date.
• Managing your own workload and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Keeping up to date with developments across the commercial insurance market.

About You

We are keen to speak with individuals who have a good foundation in commercial insurance broking and are ready to continue developing their careers.

Ideally, you will have:

• At least three years' experience working within commercial insurance broking.
• Experience dealing with a range of commercial insurance products.
• A good understanding of renewals, new business and mid-term adjustments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing with insurers and negotiating terms.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, with experience using Acturis being an advantage.
• Cert CII qualification or an interest in working towards professional qualifications.

We would welcome applications from Commercial Account Handlers, Commercial Insurance Brokers or those in similar positions who are looking for a new challenge.

What's on Offer?

Our client offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including:

• Salary circa £35,000, depending on experience.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Potential for hybrid working following probation.
• Support towards professional qualifications and ongoing development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Healthcare and additional insurance benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, subject to eligibility.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
• A friendly, knowledgeable and supportive working environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role would suit someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of commercial broking and wants to work somewhere they can really make a difference.

Whether you're currently working within a larger brokerage and would prefer a more personal environment, or you're already with an independent broker and looking for the next stage of your development, this could be a great opportunity.

You'll be joining an experienced team where your contribution will be valued, with the opportunity to continue building your skills and experience as the business grows.

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