Commercial Account Handler

The People Pod; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + Christmas time

Bar-equipped offices

Free on-site parking

Professional qualifications support (C

II)

Regular socials

Job summary

The People Pod in Bolton is seeking an Account Handler to manage a portfolio of major commercial clients and oversee the insurance life cycle from new business to renewals.

You will work closely with Senior Management, with an element of underwriting within a delegated authority, and you will deliver first-class client service while building long-term relationships.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Commercial Insurance experience as Account Handler or Broker.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial insurance.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client services skills.
• Open mindedness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a client portfolio, managing the insurance life cycle from new business enquiries, mid-term adjustments and renewals.
• Provide first-class client services, expert advice, and manage and grow relationships.
• Develop a strong understanding of clients' business, requirements and risks.
• Underwriting of risks within delegated authority.
• Handle day-to-day general customer enquiries from clients and insurers.

Skills

Commercial insurance

Underwriting

Client service

Attention to detail

Job description

Commercial Account Handler Bolton £30K - £40K

Are you ready to work for one of the most progressive independent Insurers Brokerages in the North West?

This multi award-winning, independent Insurance Broker is a one of the true success stories of the industry across the region being wildly recognised not only for their industry achievements but also for their outstanding contributions to the local community, young people and DE&I. They operate one of the leading specialist schemes in the country, in addition to supporting a wide range of commercial clients across the North West. They have enjoyed consistent organic growth alongside strategic acquisitions and are looking to further enhance their team with the addition of an Account Handler.

The Role

As an Account Handler, you will be working within a team dedicated to some of the businesses largest clients, taking responsibility for your own book of clients and working in close collaboration with the Senior Management and Directors. This role also involves an element of underwriting within a delegated authority, so requires excellent judgement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of a client portfolio, managing the entire insurance life cycle from new business enquiries, mid-term adjustments and renewals.
• Provide first-class client services, expert advice, and managing and growing relationships.
• Develop a strong understanding of your clients business, their requirements and their risks.
• Underwriting risks within our delegated authority.
• Dealing with day-to-day general customer enquiries from both clients and insurers.

About You

• At least 2 years+ of experience in Commercial Insurance as either an Account Handler or Broker is essential people with a background in Underwriting who with to make the transition to Account Handling will also be considered
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial insurance
• Excellent attention to detail
• Superb communication and client services skills
• Positive and enthusiastic personality, wanting to contribute to the fantastic company culture
• Open mindedness to learn new skills and continuous development

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service), plus extra time off at Christmas that does not come from your entitlement.
• Fantastic modern offices equipped with its own bar!
• Free on-site parking
• Full support towards professional qualifications (CII etc.)
• Regular company socials
• A company who is truly invested in its people!