Senior Insurance Broker

Get Recruited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

25 days holiday

Onsite gym

Yoga classes

Cycle to Work

Team social events

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Get Recruited is partnering with an expanding UK broker network to recruit a Senior Commercial Account Handler in Leeds. You will take ownership of varied commercial account handling work, with access to regional and London Market insurers, applying your technical knowledge within a well-resourced team.

The role offers progression opportunities, ongoing professional development and a sociable working environment.

Qualifications

• Senior, commercial account handling experience to manage renewals and mid-term changes.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial insurance products and market practices.
• Ability to prepare submissions, quotations and negotiate terms with insurers.

Responsibilities

• Manage renewals across a diverse commercial portfolio, coordinating information, insurer terms and documentation.
• Handle mid-term adjustments reflecting changes to clients' risks and requirements.
• Support new business administration with submissions, quotations and supporting records.
• Prepare market submissions with brokers to present risk information clearly for insurers.
• Obtain and review quotations, negotiating cover and terms with insurers and underwriters.
• Support placement activity across regional and London Markets for a wide range of risks.
• Develop insurer relationships to support negotiations and responsive service.
• Maintain records in line with regulatory requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Senior Commercial Account Handler

Technical insurance knowledge

Broker and insurer liaison

Attention to detail

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Get Recruited is partnering with an expanding UK broker network to recruit a Senior Commercial Account Handler in Leeds. You'll take ownership of varied commercial account handling work, with access to regional and London Market insurers.

For a Senior Commercial Broker or Senior Insurance Account Handler looking for broader placement exposure, this offers the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge within a well-resourced team.

The business is investing in its commercial division, with progression opportunities, ongoing professional development and a sociable working environment.

THE SENIOR COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT HANDLER ROLE:

Drawing on your experience as a Senior Commercial Broker or Senior Insurance Account Handler, you'll:

• Manage renewals across a diverse commercial portfolio, coordinating information, insurer terms and documentation to keep each case moving.


• Handle mid-term adjustments, accurately reflecting changes to clients' risks and insurance requirements.


• Support new business administration, ensuring submissions, quotations and supporting records are complete and accurate.


• Prepare market submissions with brokers, presenting risk information clearly to help insurers assess each case.


• Obtain and review quotations, negotiating cover and terms with insurers and underwriters.


• Support placement activity across regional and London Markets, helping brokers access suitable options for a wide range of commercial risks.


• Develop insurer relationships that support effective negotiations and a responsive service.


• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with regulatory requirements and company procedures, while managing competing deadlines independently.

THE PERSON:

• Experience as a Senior Commercial Account Handler, Senior Commercial Broker or Senior Insurance Account Handler, with strong technical commercial insurance knowledge.


• Typically eight to ten years' relevant account handling or broking experience. Applicants with fewer years will be considered where they bring a strong national brokerage background.


• Technically trained and confident taking responsibility for your work independently.


• Strong administration skills and close attention to detail when reviewing submissions, quotations and policy documentation.


• Able to organise multiple priorities and communicate clearly with brokers, insurers and clients.

If you're a Senior Commercial Broker or Senior Insurance Account Handler who enjoys detailed placement work and delivering a reliable client service, this role offers scope to build on those strengths.

THE BENEFITS:

• Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.


• Private health insurance.


• 25 days' holiday plus an additional day off for your birthday.


• Free onsite gym and yoga classes.


• Cycle to Work scheme.


• Regular team social events.


• Progression opportunities and ongoing professional development.