Senior Account Handler
Lichfield, WS13
Salary: GBP40,000: GBP45,000 per annum (DOE) plus benefits
09:00 : 17:00 (Monday to Friday)
PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY
The Company:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established Insurance Brokers based in the heart of Lichfield. Due to continued growth in the business they now have a full time office based position for an experienced Senior Commercial Account Handler to join their busy and vibrant team, offering a great place to further your experience and career.
Benefits:
Fantastic Salary
25 days annual leave + 1 day off for Christmas Eve or NYE plus Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Monday to Friday role
Free Parking
Private Medical (on completion of probation)
Death in Service
Supported progression towards Insurance qualification
Excellent travel links from Birmingham, our client is a 10 minute walk from Lichfield City train station.
Job Responsibilities:
Account Handler for all types of commercial and personal insurances ranging from single policy to business portfolios ( e.g. Motor, Motor Fleet, Commercial Combined, Household, High Net Worth, Travel, Liability, Property, PI, LE, Marine etc .. ) for new business, adjustments and renewals
Obtaining quotations from insurer portals, Acturis quote system and manual marketing
Adding client policy records to Acturis
Updating Acturis policy records with any changes
Ownership of policy from start to finalising cover
Checking policy cover and endorsement wordings
Invoicing new business, renewals, mid:term adjustments
Responsible for creating and managing own tasks with regular updates to clients and Directors
Hands on approach with insurers, clients and Directors
Responding to all email and phone queries in a timely manner
Writing letters to clients
Independent working and learning
Negotiating favourable policy terms on behalf of clients
From time to time, attending client meetings off site
Preparing meeting notes
Submitting a weekly work return
Working as part of team
Technical Knowledge / Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years previous experience within Commercial insurance from a Broker background is essential.
Highly focused on delivering excellent customer service
Proactive and confident in building and maintaining client and insurer relationships.
Previous experience using Acturis software is beneficial but not essential as training can be provided.
Critical thinking and problem solving
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Current Insurance Market
Insurance Qualifications are desirable
If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This role is being advertised by Kenect Professional who are acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.