Commercial Account Handler

Cavendish Maine; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance organization seeks a Commercial Account Handler for its multinational team. The role involves servicing a dedicated book of clients, managing renewals, and building strong relationships while requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Offering a salary of up to £45k alongside appealing benefits, including a generous pension and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Excellent Pension, employer contribution up to 12%

Private Healthcare

27 days holiday

Hybrid working – 2 days/week in the office

Qualifications

• Cross class commercial insurance experience as an Account Handler or Underwriter.
• Experience with international clients beneficial, not essential.
• Eagerness to progress CII qualifications supported.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated book of multinational client accounts.
• Oversee all renewal procedures and handle client queries.
• Build strong relationships with global clients.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Influencing

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Job description

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.

The Account Handler 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 statuary 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 Required:

• 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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