Insurance Account Handler

COWELL RECRUITMENT; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Life insurance

Income protection

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Job summary

Cowell Recruitment is partnering with a respected insurance broker to recruit a Commercial Insurance Account Handler in Loughborough. You will manage client relationships, develop new business, and grow an existing portfolio within a supportive, growth‑oriented team.

The role offers a competitive base salary up to £45,000 (DOE), clear progression, funded professional qualifications, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and PMI. Onsite working with standard hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience within Commercial Insurance or Personal Lines
• Strong sales/prospecting ability and client-facing skills
• Education: GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or equivalent
• Ambition with self-starter mentality to grow in a local market

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with business clients.
• Business Development: Identify and secure new commercial opportunities to hit revenue targets.
• Account Growth: Manage an existing portfolio with up-sell/cross-sell opportunities.
• Consultative Selling: Understand client objectives, assess risk, and tailor risk solutions.

Skills

Commercial Insurance

B2B Sales

Account Management

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

Job description

Commercial Insurance Account Handler

• Location: Loughborough

• Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

• Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 5:30 PM

• Work Style: Onsite

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary & Performance Incentives: Regular salary reviews

• Workplace Pension Scheme: Generous employer-matched pension contributions.

• Employee Share Ownership: Opportunities for eligible staff to participate in employee share schemes (such as Buy As You Earn).

Health & Wellbeing

• Healthcare Support: Access to discounted or company-funded Private Medical Insurance (PMI), Health Cash Plans, and Dental cover.

• Mental Health & Support Services: Free Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) providing mental health support, expert guidance, virtual GP services, and health counseling.

• Group Life Assurance & Income Protection: Death-in-service lump sum protection and income protection for long‑term illness

Are you a target‑driven sales professional looking to fast‑track your career with a high‑reward basic salary? Whether you come from a commercial insurance background or have a proven track record in B2B sales, this is your opportunity to step into a stable, lucrative, and high‑growth sector.

Cowell Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, well‑established insurance broker in Bournemouth. Due to sustained business growth, they are seeking an ambitious Commercial Account Handler / Executive to join their thriving, professional team.

Whether you are an experienced Insurance Handler, a Personal Lines specialist looking to step up into commercial lines, or a high‑caliber B2B sales executive looking to transition your consultative sales skills into insurance, this business actively invests in its talent providing comprehensive training, fully funded CII professional qualifications, and a clear route for accelerated career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Build, nurture, and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with business clients, acting as their trusted point of contact.

• Business Development: Identify, prospect, and secure new commercial business opportunities through networking, warm leads, and market research to consistently hit revenue targets.

• Account Growth: Proactively manage an existing portfolio, identifying up‑sell and cross‑sell opportunities to maximize revenue and client retention.

• Consultative Selling: Conduct client meetings to deeply understand their business objectives, analyze risk, and deliver tailored, comprehensive risk solutions.

What We Are Looking For

• Background & Experience: Option A: 2+ years of experience within Commercial Insurance or Personal Lines looking to make the step up.

  • Option B: A strong, proven background in B2B Sales / Account Management (e.g., SaaS, recruitment, telecoms, financial services, corporate services) with a passion for learning a new industry.

• Sales Track Record: A demonstrable history of meeting targets, strong prospecting ability, and outstanding client‑facing skills.

• Communication: Exceptional negotiation, relationship‑building, and consultative presentation skills.

• Education: Minimum Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English.

• Ambition: A self‑starter mentality with the drive to stamp your mark on the local commercial market.

Why Join Us? (Benefits & Package)

Our client believes in rewarding hard work with an industry‑leading package designed to protect your health, wealth, and future:

• Financial & Progression: Competitive basic salary up to £50,000 (negotiable depending on experience) + ongoing training and fully funded professional qualifications (Cert CII).

• Work-Life Balance: 22 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service.

• Health & Protection: Life Assurance (up to 4x salary), Income Protection (up to 5 years), and a comprehensive Healthcare Cash‑Plan.

• Future Planning: Contributory pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee contribution).

• Lifestyle Perks: Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Car Leasing, Tech purchase), discounted gym memberships, and hundreds of high‑street retail discounts.

• Wellbeing: Enhanced maternity/paternity policies and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Cowell Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. Please note: Only applicants with the permanent right to work in the UK will be considered for this role. E&OE.