Commercial Insurance Broker

OneWay Recruit; Little Burstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OneWay Recruit seeks an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join our Insurance Brokers. This newly created role offers a path toward an Account Executive position within a growing brokerage.

You will support new business placement, renewal servicing and supervise junior staff while developing broad knowledge of commercial insurance risks. A client-focused mentality and strong admin skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of broad commercial insurance experience.
• Proven renewals, mid-term adjustments, new business and risk placement.
• Knowledge of commercial insurance products and markets.
• Property insurance experience or broad commercial combined risks background.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Professional, client-facing communication skills.
• Own transport or practical commuting arrangement to Billericay.
• Desirable: experience with broking software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the placement of new commercial risks with underwriters and broking partners.
• Prepare quotation requests and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients and underwriters to secure terms and arrange placement.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Manage renewal of commercial policies across a broad range of risks.
• Process mid-term adjustments and policy variations.
• Handle client queries and claims support.
• Ensure timely renewals and compliance with policy documentation.
• Provide oversight and support to three junior account staff members.
• Assist Commercial Manager on key accounts and initiatives.
• Assist with training, quality control, and process improvement.
• Contribute to growth and efficiency of the commercial team.
• Develop expertise in a broad range of commercial insurance risks.
• Progress toward an Account Executive or Account Manager role.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Administrative skills

Transport required

Tools

Broking software

Job description

Commercial Insurance Broker

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join our Insurance Brokers. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to develop your career toward an Account Executive role within a growing brokerage.

Key Responsibilities

New Business & Placement

• Support the placement of new commercial risks with underwriters and broking partners
• Prepare quotation requests and supporting documentation
• Liaise with clients and underwriters to secure terms and arrange placement
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

Renewals & Servicing

• Manage the renewal of commercial policies across a broad range of risks
• Process mid-term adjustments and policy variations
• Handle client queries and claims support
• Ensure timely renewals and compliance with policy documentation

Team & Supervision

• Provide oversight and support to three junior account staff members
• Act as support to the Commercial Manager on key accounts and initiatives
• Assist with training, quality control, and process improvement

Professional Development

• Contribute to the growth and efficiency of the commercial team
• Develop expertise in a broad range of commercial insurance risks
• Progress toward an Account Executive role as experience and opportunity allow

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of broad commercial insurance experience
• Proven experience in renewals, mid-term adjustments, new business, and risk placement
• Sound knowledge of commercial insurance products and markets
• Property insurance experience, or broad commercial combined risks background
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Professional client-facing manner and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and support junior staff
• Own transport or practical commuting arrangement to Billericay

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in an independent brokerage environment
• Experience with commercial combined risks
• Aspiration to progress toward an Account Executive or Account Manager role
• Familiarity with broking software and systems