Our client who is a Lloyds Broker is seeking an Account Handler to join their expanding Corporate Commercial Team in the Colchester, Essex office. The purpose of the role is to service a portfolio of clients in collaboration with Client Directors and Account Executives.
Main Duties:
* Grow and develop market connections to support you in your role and assist the branch in achieving retention and renewal targets.
* Liaise effectively with the Account Executive to ensure an appropriate strategy for renewal, attend client meetings as necessary, prepare minutes and action meeting points where directed.
* Undertake market exercise to establish most competitive terms available.
* Negotiate with insurers and support a/e's and client directors in delivering excellent terms, cover and service for your clients
* Produce and issue professional summaries and reports.
* Issue renewal documentation in line with contract certainty.
* Ensure premiums are collected prior to the commencement of cover and in line with procedures.
* Prioritise and handle all work promptly and accurately.
* Handle all queries, whether written or by telephone, in a professional manner and process effectively in line with service standards.
* Record all relevant information, correspondence and documentation on Acturis and make effective use of the diary system.
Essential Skills Required:
* Must have a minimum of 2 years' commercial experience in providing specialist advice in the insurance market.
* Must be qualified to a minimum of Cert CII (or gain the qualification within 18 months of joining)
What you need to know:
* Permanent role
* Based in Colchester - Hybrid working 3 days in office/2 days at home
* Salary between £25,000 - £45,000
* A great opportunity to join a growing organisation with lots of training and development opportunities.
* A very inclusive and fair opportunities employer