Renewals Agent

The Acorn Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Hybrid working options

Mental health support

Salary access via platform

Job summary

The Acorn Group in Formby is hiring a Renewals Agent to manage renewal invites, verify policy data and handle inbound and outbound calls in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You’ll be trained in FCA guidelines and supported with tools to grow your career.

This role requires strong numeracy, IT skills and a customer-first mindset, with a target-driven approach and the opportunity to develop in a growing national insurer.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT and data entry skills.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent administration skills.
• Previous sales or customer service experience.
• Insurance experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Excellent customer service skills, incorporating a confident and pleasant phone manner.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload effectively.
• Target driven.
• Pro-active thinker, able to solve problems independently as they arise.
• Work to targets/KPI.
• Team Player.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing an allocated renewal invite list.
• Invite policies compliantly.
• Check policy data accuracy.
• Ensure client records are updated appropriately.
• Review a fair analysis of the market.
• Handling Inbound & Outbound Calls.
• Renew Policies motor policies compliantly.
• Auto Renew motor policies compliantly.
• Sell Added Value Products Compliantly.
• Respond to Customer Renewal Queries.

Skills

IT skills

Data entry

Numeracy

Communication

Attention to detail

Administration

Sales experience

Insurance experience

Team player

Target driven

Proactive thinker

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Role: Renewals Agent

Location: Formby

Working hours: 18.5 hours per week Monday – Tuesday 09:00am – 17:30pm, Saturdays 09:00am – 12:30pm

Salary: £13,289.41 plus up to £2,000 performance related bonus per annum

The Renewals Agent role is a fast-paced, customer focused sales position, working in a friendly, target-driven inbound sales environment where teamwork and positivity are part of the company culture.

The Taxi Renewals Agent position will demand the very best of your sales and customer services skills as you deal with new and existing customers

Through full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business and service our customers with all complex queries.

What you will be doing:

• Reviewing an allocated renewal invite list.
• Invite policies compliantly.
• Check policy data accuracy.
• Ensure client records are updated appropriately.
• Review a fair analysis of the market.
• Handling Inbound & Outbound Calls.
• Renew Policies motor policies compliantly.
• Auto Renew motor policies compliantly.
• Sell Added Value Products Compliantly.
• Respond to Customer Renewal Queries.

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent IT and data entry skills.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent administration skills.
• Previous sales or customer service experience.
• Insurance experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Excellent customer service skills, incorporating a confident and pleasant phone manner.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload effectively.
• Target driven.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel, word and Outlook.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Pro-active thinker, able to solve problems independently as they arise.
• Ability to communicate well at all levels both verbally and in writing.
• Polite and professional.
• Work to targets/KPI.
• Team Player.

Grow with Acorn

At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

• We run through walls for our customers and each other
• We challenge the status quo
• We succeed when we help those around us succeed
• We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits:

• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
• Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague’s:

These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:

• Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
• Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
• Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
• Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
• Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression

If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

Visa Requirements
Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We’re Here to Support You
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.

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