New Business Account Handler – Corporate & Commercial

Nashrock Insurance Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment firm based in the United Kingdom seeks a New Business Account Handler for its Corporate & Commercial team. The ideal candidate should possess at least 2 years of specialist insurance experience, specifically in Motor Trade or General Insurance. Responsibilities include converting leads, developing client strategies, and maintaining documentation on Acturis. This role offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth and client relationships, making it perfect for self-motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing specialist insurance advice.
• Strong working knowledge of the main classes of General Insurance.
• Knowledge of Motor Trade or High Net Worth Motor insurance is desirable.
• Understanding of GDPR and industry ethics.

Responsibilities

• Convert warm incoming leads and generate your own new business opportunities.
• Work closely with the Account Executive to develop strategies for winning new clients.
• Attend client meetings when required and action post-meeting tasks.
• Carry out market exercises to secure the most competitive terms.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records on Acturis.

Skills

Strong technical insurance skills

Excellent communication and client service ability

Accuracy, attention to detail, and efficiency

Confident negotiation and influencing skills

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Strong analytical and documentation skills

Tools

Acturis

Job description

New Business Account Handler – Corporate & Commercial

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Business Account Handler to join a high-performing Corporate & Commercial team, specialising in Motor Trade insurance. This role is ideal for someone with a strong insurance background who enjoys prospecting, building relationships, and winning new clients.

This position offers a mix of lead conversion, self-generated opportunities, client interaction, and market work—all within a supportive, people-focused environment that encourages progression and professional development.

Nashrock Insurance Recruitment provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert warm incoming leads and generate your own new business opportunities
• Work closely with the Account Executive to develop strategies for winning new clients
• Attend client meetings when required and action post-meeting tasks
• Carry out market exercises to secure the most competitive terms
• Ensure premiums are collected prior to cover starting
• Maintain accurate documentation and records on Acturis
• Produce professional insurance documentation using approved templates
• Cross-sell opportunities across other business divisions
• Escalate more complex queries to senior colleagues where appropriate

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing specialist insurance advice
• Strong working knowledge of the main classes of General Insurance
• Knowledge of Motor Trade or High Net Worth Motor insurance (desirable)
• Familiarity with Acturis (preferred)
• Understanding of GDPR and industry ethics

Skills

• Strong technical insurance skills
• Excellent communication and client service ability
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and efficiency
• Confident negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and documentation skills

You’ll be joining a people-first, collaborative environment where your growth matters. The team values independence, expertise, and a supportive culture that empowers you to develop your career.