Senior Account Handler / Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial insurance is seeking a Senior Account Handler / Project Manager to drive business proposals and client relations. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial insurance, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively, with flexibility and a focus on professional growth, supported by a comprehensive benefits package. A salary up to £60,000 is offered along with bonuses and pension benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative culture

Bonus structure

Top-tier pension and benefits

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance broking across property and casualty.
• Project management experience is ideal, or strong track record in complex renewals.
• Curiosity about clients and industries.

Responsibilities

• Leads new business proposals and renewal strategies.
• Acts as a project manager across key tenders.
• Engages with clients as a true partner.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Detail Orientation

Education

CII Qualification

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

This role isn’t just about policies and paperwork, it’s about building something better for clients.

We’re looking for a rare blend of commercial insurance expertise, a strategic mindset, and an ability to lead- Someone who thrives on solving complex problems, creating bespoke solutions, and communicating them with clarity and confidence.

You’ll work across our biggest clients and most exciting opportunities — shaping propositions, crafting bid documents that stand out, and managing relationships we’ve worked hard to earn.

This is a role for someone who wants to be at the forefront of the business, not just behind the scenes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading on new business proposals and renewal strategies that don’t just tick compliance boxes — they turn heads and win trust
• Working alongside senior colleagues and producers to help clients feel like they’re in the safest, smartest hands in the market
• Acting as a project manager across key tenders, defensive reviews, and retention campaigns
• Using your cross-class broking knowledge to ask the right questions, spot the gaps others miss, and build insurance programmes that genuinely protect what matters
• Engaging with clients like a true partner, not just a supplier

What You’ll Bring:

• A background in commercial insurance broking, with experience across property, casualty, and more
• A sharp mind for detail and a calm, strategic approach to project work
• A genuine curiosity — about clients, industries, and what makes a solution better than just "good enough"
• Strong communication skills — you can hold your own in boardrooms, Teams calls, and renewal meetings
• Ideally, some project management experience, although a strong track record in complex renewals will also suffice.
• CII qualifications are great — but what matters most is capability, attitude, and drive

What You’ll Get:

• The flexibility to work how, where, and when you work best
• A culture that’s collaborative, open, and built on doing things properly — not just profitably
• A place where ideas are welcome, mistakes are learned from, and you’ll never be a cog in a machine
• A bonus structure that rewards real impact
• Top-tier pension and benefits
• Ongoing support for your professional growth — including full funding for CII qualifications if you want them

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Pension & Benefits

If you're tired of working in a business where process outweighs purpose…

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to the front lines of strategy and client success…

And if you believe there’s a better way to do insurance…

Get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Contact: Stephen Mallaband

Reference: SM/93898

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