Commercial Insurance Account Handler

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible benefits

Professional development (CII/ACII)

Support for insurance qualifications

Job summary

Cameron James Professional Recruitment is seeking a Senior Commercial Insurance Handler / Broker in Coventry. You will own a diverse cross-class book, guiding junior staff and balancing technical broking with client engagement for mid-market to high-net-worth risks.

Lead end-to-end renewals, remarketing, and high-value placements while building long-term client relationships and leveraging industry connections with major insurers and Lloyds underwriters.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in commercial insurance broking.
• Strong knowledge of mid-market risks including liability and fleet.
• Experience with Acturis is desirable.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own cross-class client book with premiums up to £400k per policy class.
• Handle complex requirements across Property Combined, General Liability, Fleet and Financial Lines.
• Mentor and oversee daily work of junior Account Handlers.
• Lead renewal strategies, policy remarketing and high-value placements.
• Maintain regular client contact, including off-site meetings when needed.
• Negotiate terms with insurers and Lloyds underwriters.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Negotiation

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Acturis

Job description

Job Title: Senior Commercial Insurance Handler / Broker

Location: Hounslow

Salary: to 45k DOE+ Flexible Benefits

Experience Level: 5–10 Years Commercial Broking Experience

About the Role

Are you an experienced Commercial Broker or Senior Account Handler looking to step into a high-visibility role with genuine leadership responsibilities?

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Commercial Insurance Handler / Broker to join our established team in Coventry. In this role, you will take full ownership of a diverse cross-class portfolio while providing guidance and oversight to junior Account Handlers. Balancing technical broking expertise with client-facing engagement, you will serve as a key point of contact for complex mid-market to high-net-worth commercial risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Actively manage your own book of cross-class commercial clients with premiums reaching up to £400k per policy class.
• Product Coverage: Handle complex requirements across Property Combined, General Liability, Commercial Fleet, and Financial Lines.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, support, and oversee the daily workflows of junior Account Handlers within the team.
• Broking Operations: Lead end-to-end renewal strategies, policy remarketing, and high-value new business broking placements.
• Client Engagement: Build strong, long-term relationships through regular contact, including off-site, face-to-face client meetings when required.
• Market Negotiation: Utilise your industry relationships to negotiate favourable terms and comprehensive coverages with major insurers and Lloyds underwriters.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience within a commercial insurance broking environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mid-market commercial risks, including liability, fleet, and financial lines.
• Software: Experience using Acturis is highly desirable.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to meet clients and negotiate effectively with underwriters.
• Leadership: Proven ability or aptitude to guide and review the work of support staff.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: True hybrid working options to suit your personal schedule.
• Benefits: Customisable flexible benefits package tailored to your lifestyle.
• Growth: Continuous professional development and backing for insurance qualifications (CII/ACII).