Commercial Account Handler

Time Appointments; Hutton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Commercial Account Handler to join their Brentwood team. The role offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Applicants should have prior commercial insurance experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Death in Service Benefit

Company Pension

Private medical cover

25 days holidays plus Bank holidays

On site parking

Support for CII qualifications

Training for professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial insurance account handling.
• Understanding of insurance principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, confidence in negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing clients and build strong relationships.
• Provide expert advice on insurance needs and handle renewals and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with FCA guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Job description

Time Appointments are proud to be working on behalf of an Independent Commercial Insurance Brokers based in Brentwood who are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Account Handler to strengthen their team.

As well as the opportunity to flourish in an employee focussed culture, the successful candidate will be offered with extensive benefits, including competitive salary, guidance and support towards CII qualifications, and training and professional development opportunities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for dealing with a portfolio of existing clients, whilst building and maintaining strong, influential, business relationships
• Providing expert and prompt advice to new and existing clients regarding their insurance needs and requirements
• Dealing with renewals, midterm adjustments, quotations, retaining business and general enquiries on behalf of a portfolio of valued clients
• Ensuring all responsibilities are carried out in accordance with FCA guidelines or current regulatory body

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous commercial insurance account handling experience gained from within a professional client services environment
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to deal with objections and verbal negotiations
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a genuine desire for building client relationships

Core Benefits (Subject to eligibility) :

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Training to advance your personal and professional development
• Guidance and support for CII qualifications.
• Supportive and collaborative in-person work environment within an office-based team
• Death in Service Benefit
• Company Pension
• Private medical cover
• 25 days holidays plus Bank holidays
• On site parking