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Specialist Commercial Broker (Media & Film)

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Cambridge

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A growing independent brokerage in Cambridge is seeking a Specialist Account Handler to manage a diverse portfolio within the Media and Film team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial or SME insurance, with excellent client relationship skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. This role offers exciting opportunities to work with industry-leading clients and participate in a family-oriented culture with a supportive, female-led team.

Benefits

EMI share scheme after 12 months
Opportunity for direct input to leadership
Exposure to exciting clients
Supportive, family-oriented culture
Team and social events

Qualifications

  • At least two years experience in broking or underwriting.
  • Strong technical knowledge and confidence in managing client relationships.
  • Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, niche market.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a portfolio of media and production clients.
  • Handle all aspects of renewals, mid-term adjustments, and new business quotations.
  • Provide expert advice on commercial and media-related risks.
  • Liaise with underwriters and clients for smooth policy management.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Proven experience in commercial or SME insurance
Understanding of underwriting principles
Client-first attitude
Collaborative working style
Job description
The Role

This is a Specialist Account Handler opportunity within the Media and Film team, supporting a diverse and creative client base across production, events, and entertainment. You ll be handling a portfolio of around £150,000 GWP, working closely with exciting names in the industry, from TV and film productions to event organisers, lighting and sound specialists, and media companies.

It s a unique chance to build a career in a fun, high-energy niche while still maintaining strong commercial roots.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and develop a portfolio of media and production clients
  • Handle all aspects of renewals, mid-term adjustments, and new business quotations
  • Provide expert advice on commercial and media-related risks
  • Liaise with underwriters and clients to ensure smooth policy management
  • Work collaboratively with Account Executives and the wider team to deliver exceptional service
About You

You ll be an experienced Commercial or SME Account Handler with at least two years experience in broking or underwriting. You ll have strong technical knowledge, confidence in managing client relationships, and a natural curiosity for the creative world.

You ll bring
  • Proven experience in commercial or SME insurance (minimum two years)
  • Understanding of underwriting principles (commercial lines advantageous)
  • A proactive, client-first attitude and a collaborative working style
  • Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, niche market
Why Join
  • EMI share scheme after 12 months
  • Flat structure with direct input and visibility to senior leadership
  • Opportunity to join BIBA and Cert CII committees
  • Exposure to exciting clients in film, media, and events
  • Supportive, female-led team where collaboration thrives
  • Family-oriented culture with team and social events

If you re an experienced Commercial Account Handler who wants to specialise in a creative, fast-moving sector and be part of a growing, independent brokerage that values its people, this could be the perfect next step.

About the Company

We re working with a proudly independent commercial insurance brokerage that has recently completed a management buyout and is entering an exciting new phase of growth. The business has a clear five-year plan in place, including an EMI share scheme after 12 months, giving you the opportunity to grow with the company and benefit from its success.

This is a team that genuinely values people. They re family-focused, run big summer events where colleagues and families come together, and are passionate about creating an environment where everyone feels part of the journey.

The culture is collaborative, inclusive, and flat-structured, meaning you ll have direct access to the Managing Director and a genuine voice in how things are done.

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