Commercial Insurance Advisor

Tasker & Partners; East Midlands, Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Commercial Insurance Advisor to join their dynamic team. This dual role offers a unique chance to support new business growth while providing exceptional service to existing clients. Ideal candidates will have a background in insurance sales, strong communication skills, and a passion for client service. This opportunity not only promises a rewarding career path in the Commercial Broking world but also offers a supportive culture with competitive benefits, including hybrid working, generous annual leave, and professional development support. If you're ready to make a difference in a thriving environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus Scheme

27 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme (5% Employer Contribution)

Flexible Benefits Options

Group Life Assurance

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Support for Professional Qualifications

Discounts on Cinema Tickets and Meals

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous insurance sales experience is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support New Business and Existing Business Account Executives.
• Provide quality service covering all aspects of insurance arrangements.

Skills

Insurance Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Client Service Approach

Organisational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Cert CII or Willingness to Obtain

Job description

Here at Darwin Clayton (Nottingham), we are seeking a Commercial Insurance Advisor to work both with our New Business Account Executive and colleagues in the Existing Business team.

This is a dual role supporting and developing new business opportunities to achieve and exceed our growth targets, while also offering support and administration services to existing clients and Account Executives.

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for someone with insurance experience to break into the Commercial Broking world as part of a successful Broker.

Key objectives & responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the activities of the New Business and Existing Business Account Executives to promote the growth of Darwin Clayton (UK) Ltd
• Seeking and realising cross-selling and up-selling opportunities with your allocated clients
• Providing a quality service to clients covering all aspects of their insurance arrangements, including: pre-renewal and renewal processing, claims handling, mid-term adjustments, premium collection, and client and insurer queries
• Ensuring compliance with local procedures, customer service standards, and external regulations (e.g., FCA & Consumer Duty)
• Assisting team performance through regular communication with colleagues and managers to raise concerns and suggest solutions

About you

As a Commercial Insurance Advisor, you’ll need drive, enthusiasm, energy, and a strong client service approach, with a focus on achieving targets.

You will also need to have or be:

• Previous insurance sales experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in handling and converting new business leads
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines independently
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Cert CII) or willingness to work towards them

Rewards & Benefits

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Competitive salary with annual review and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• 27 days annual leave (plus birthday and religious holiday), plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Flexible benefits options
• Group Life Assurance
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave (3 months)
• Support for professional qualifications relevant to your role
• Discounts on cinema tickets, meals, luxury items, etc.
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days/year)

About Us:

Darwin Clayton is a multi-award-winning UK Insurance Broker, part of the Jensten Group, established in London in 1920. We provide specialist insurance solutions and were acquired by the Jensten Group in May 2023.

Jensten, launched in 2018, is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups, placing nearly £600m GWP across various insurance sectors. We combine scale, ambition, and expertise with a client-focused culture, making us one of the most exciting independent broking groups in the UK.

And that is why you should join us!