About Us
JMG Group is a leading Private Equity backed insurance broking group with our HQ based in Leeds and regional office representation around the UK. We are a top 30 broker, growing rapidly having completed 40+ acquisitions since we completed our MBO in November 2020. We place over £300m of Gross Written Premium into the market annually and our teams are well respected in the industry. Customer excellence is the backbone of our business, which means that our people, systems, and processes are central to our success.
The opportunity
Due to further exciting growth, we have a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join our thriving and friendly JMG Midlands team, based in central Birmingham. The successful Account Handler will be responsible for accurately preparing quotations, renewals and endorsements. You will also go to market and place both new and existing business within the relevant regulations and company procedures. You will effectively and efficiently administer and service the insurance requirements for potential and existing customers across a wide range of Commercial Insurance products.
Key areas of responsibility include:-
* To have and maintain an appropriate level of technical expertise within a challenging environment
* To develop client relationships, working with colleagues and suppliers as appropriate
* To manage and develop a portfolio of Commercial clients, with a high level of service and expertise
* To ensure the highest levels of business retention are maintained
* To service our existing base of clients in all stages of their business development, from initial enquiry through policy issue, and continued support and servicing
* Provide technical expertise and advice as required
* Dealing with clients in keeping with FCA guidelines
* Obtaining risk information
* Preparing risk presentations for submission to Insurers and underwriters.
* You will be involved across the full lifecycle of risks, preparing quotes and wordings at inception, through the term of the client's arrangement as their point of contact and again at renewal to secure ongoing business.
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role, you must have the following skills
* Previous experience as an Account Handler within a broker environment, ideally CertCII qualified or working towards
* Working knowledge of most commercial insurance products
* Experience of working to high standards of FCA compliance
* I.T. skills including use of an insurance IT system, ideally Acturis
* Strong organisation skills
* The ability to work to a high level of accuracy
* Exemplary customer service skills with the ability to build solid relationships with clients and insurers
* Regulatory and compliance awareness
What we offer
* Generous salary commensurate with level of experience
* Hybrid working environment following successful probationary period
* Company Pension scheme
* 27 days holiday, plus birthday and option to purchase 5 extra days
* Life Assurance
* Bupa Health Cashplan
* Various lifestyle benefits & discounts
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: In person
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