Senior Commercial Account Handler

Prospections (International) Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Account Handler to join their dynamic corporate team. This role involves managing large commercial accounts and requires a strong background in commercial insurance. You will be responsible for placing multi-class insurance programmes, ensuring coverage adequacy, and developing robust client relationships. The company offers a flexible working environment, including the option to work from home, along with an attractive benefits package that includes a generous pension scheme and private medical cover. If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent pension and life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience handling various classes of commercial insurance.
• Ability to develop strong client and insurer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Placing multi-class insurance programmes for clients.
• Managing client relationships and resolving enquiries.
• Negotiating with insurers and ensuring cover adequacy.

Skills

Commercial Insurance Experience

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Client Relationship Management

Job description

A well-respected broker is looking to recruit an additional Senior Commercial Account Handler for their growing corporate team.

Role Overview

This position requires experience in handling a wide range of commercial insurance risks, ideally for large commercial accounts, as you will be dealing with some major clients.

There is a successful flexible working pattern in operation, including working from home.

Success Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Good all-round commercial insurance experience with technical knowledge across various classes of business
• A desire to develop strong client and insurer relationships
• Well-developed negotiation skills
• The ability to support colleagues in a close team environment
• Excellent organisational skills

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Placing multi-class insurance programmes for a portfolio of clients
• Ensuring the adequacy and appropriateness of cover
• Checking policy documentation for accuracy
• Resolving client enquiries in a friendly, professional, and timely manner
• Managing client relationships effectively on a day-to-day basis
• Undertaking renewal broking exercises
• Negotiating with insurers
• Liaising with the Account Executive
• Developing and maintaining strong client and insurer relationships
• Providing technical expertise across a broad range of commercial insurance
• Occasional client visits in support of the Account Executive

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Excellent pension and life assurance
• Private medical cover
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Flexible benefits scheme