Commercial Account Handler

Nashrock Insurance Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashrock Insurance Recruitment seeks an experienced Commercial Account Handler for an established Insurance Brokers based in Essex. The role offers path toward an Account Executive by supporting the Sales Manager and serving a small team.

Responsibilities include new business placement, client servicing, renewals, and day-to-day management of commercial risks. Salary £40,000–£45,000 plus company benefits, with a focus on professional development within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance, renewals, and risk placement.
• Proven ability to manage new business and mid-term adjustments.
• Sound knowledge of commercial insurance products and markets.
• Experience with property insurance or broad commercial risks.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Professional client-facing manner and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• New Business & Placement: Support the placement of new commercial risks with underwriters and broking partners.
• Renewals & Servicing: Manage the renewal of commercial policies across a broad range of risks.
• Team & Supervision: Provide oversight and support to three junior account staff members.
• Professional Development: Progress toward an Account Executive role as experience and opportunity allow.

Skills

Commercial insurance

Renewals

New business

Risk placement

Client servicing

Team supervision

Communication

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join a growing Insurance Brokers based in Essex.

This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to develop your career toward an Account Executive by providing essential support to the Sales Manager, working with a small team. This opportunity will include new business placement, client servicing, renewals, and the day-to-day management of commercial insurance risks.

New Business & Placement

• Support the placement of new commercial risks with underwriters and broking partners
• Prepare quotation requests and supporting documentation
• Liaise with clients and underwriters to secure terms and arrange placement
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

Renewals & Servicing

• Manage the renewal of commercial policies across a broad range of risks
• Process mid-term adjustments and policy variations
• Handle client queries and claims support
• Ensure timely renewals and compliance with policy documentation

Team & Supervision

• Provide oversight and support to three junior account staff members
• Act as support to the Sales Manager on key accounts and initiatives
• Assist with training, quality control, and process improvement

Professional Development

• Contribute to the growth and efficiency of the commercial team
• Develop expertise in a broad range of commercial insurance risks
• Progress toward an Account Executive role as experience and opportunity allow

About you

• Have experience of commercial insurance experience
• Proven experience in renewals, mid-term adjustments, new business, and risk placement
• Sound knowledge of commercial insurance products and markets
• Property insurance experience, or broad commercial combined risks background
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Professional client-facing manner and communication skills

Basic salary of £40,000 - £45,000 plus company benefits