New Business Account Handler

Insight Select; Harbourland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insurance brokerage in Maidstone is seeking an experienced New Business Account Handler to enhance their Corporate & Commercial team. The successful candidate will convert warm leads into permanent partnerships, work closely with an Account Executive to develop business strategies, and ensure compliance with internal procedures. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for UK travel, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid working model

Occasional travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience providing specialist advice within the insurance market.
• Working knowledge of General Insurance classes, CII Code of Ethics, and GDPR.
• Understanding of Motor Trade or High Net Worth Motor insurance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Convert incoming warm leads and generate your own pipeline to achieve new business targets.
• Work closely with an Account Executive to build winning new-business strategies.
• Conduct market exercises to source competitive terms.

Skills

Client interaction

Lead conversion

Market analysis

Relationship building

Tools

Acturis

Job description

New Business Account Handler

Maidstone, Hybrid | £30,000 - £36,000 | Permanent

A growing and high-performing insurance broker is seeking an experienced New Business Account Handler to join their expanding Corporate & Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your specialist expertise within Motor Trade insurance, working with warm leads, building relationships, and securing new business opportunities.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a commercial environment, enjoys client interaction, and can confidently convert leads into long-term partnerships.

What You'll Be Doing

• Convert incoming warm leads and generate your own pipeline to achieve new business targets
• Work closely with an Account Executive to build winning new-business strategies
• Attend client meetings as required and support with follow-up actions
• Conduct market exercises to source competitive terms
• Ensure premiums are collected correctly and in line with internal procedures
• Maintain accurate records, correspondence, and documentation within Acturis
• Produce high-quality, professional documentation using company templates
• Cross-sell insurance products across other divisions
• Escalate complex queries to senior colleagues where necessary

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience providing specialist advice within the insurance market
• Working knowledge of General Insurance classes, CII Code of Ethics, and GDPR
• Understanding of Motor Trade or High Net Worth Motor insurance (desirable)
• Acturis experience (preferred)

The Offer

• Salary up to £36,000
• Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00
• Hybrid working - average 3 days a week onsite in Maidstone
• Occasional UK travel for client meetings or training
• Excellent benefits package