Commercial Account Handler

My client are a chartered insurance broking and financial services organisation that has over 60 years’ experience of providing a comprehensive range of insurance, risk management and financial advice to a broad cross section of commercial and private clients. They are seeking a Commercial Account Handler to join their team in Northampton looking after commercial farm insurance policies.
This role holds responsibility for the effective management of existing clients’ insurance business and for the support of business development through provision of quotes and cross-referrals. The role has authority to deal with insurers and clients as required to transact business.
Responsibilities:

• To prepare renewal schedules and contact client prior to renewal within compliance manual timescales
• Answer incoming new business enquiries and prepare new business quotations.
• Negotiate alternative quotes - prior to renewal dates - where appropriate
• Deal with all documentation, invoices, credit notes, etc. ensuring a smooth and trouble-free renewal for the client
• Develop business opportunities including identification of opportunities for cross-referrals.

Requirements:

• Previous broking/insurance experience preferable, particularly within Commercial insurance 
• Experience in obtaining quotes and placing business
• Good negotiating skills and the ability to build good relationships with both clients and insurers/underwriters
• Sound knowledge of FCA requirements within a broking role

• Knowledge of wide range of insurance products and companies
• Experience in obtaining quotes and placing business

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 5% rising to 10% after 5 years membership of the pension scheme
• Annual Bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover up to 4 x salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career development opportunities with funded support and financial incentives for all professional qualifications.