Within our Specialist Products Department, you will be providing support to our clients and agents to ensure conversion of new business. You will be dealing with enquiries by phone, email, virtually and on occasions, face to face. You will demonstrate excellent customer service skills and be responsible for meeting retention targets by servicing existing accounts.
Role: Admin Agent
Location: Formby
Working hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm
What you will be doing:
* Respond to enquiries from clients, agents and underwriters in a courteous and helpful manner, ensuring that all information required is obtained and communicated.
* Transaction of new business, renewals and cancellations.
* Driver/Criteria referrals and processing of MTAs upon request from various brokers.
* Regular diary validation to assist with combatting potential misrepresentation.
* Daily validation of risks coming through SchemeServe.
* Assist other team members when required.
What we’re looking for:
* Clear and effective communication skills.
* Ability to assist with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise work.
* Excellent telephone manner.
* Timekeeping and organisational skills.
* Confidence in taking calls from brokers.
* Able to self-motivate and/or work as part of a team.
About Acorn Insurance
We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance.
At Acorn Insurance, we provide full training and continuous coaching in-house. You will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business.
We celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.
Why Acorn Insurance?
Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job; we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:
* Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
* Additional Buy & Sell Holidays
* Company Sick Pay Scheme
* Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
* Generous Company Pension Scheme
* A comprehensive Mental Health support system via the health assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* A wide network of mental health first aiders.
* Our very own reward and discount platform "Your tomorrow"
* Fresh fruit deliveries twice a week
* £250 Refer a friend bonus
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames
* Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes
The Acorn Group is a Great Place to Work 2024/5.
A record number of Acorn employees completed the survey. The results overwhelmingly revealed that the group is welcoming, supportive and a great place to forge a career.
There is always room for improvement though. We have big plans to improve even further in 2025.
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks; any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.
Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.
At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
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