Commercial Account Handler

Salary: £43,200 per year

We are currently assisting a long standing insurance brokers in the region, who have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Handler to be part of their support team in Barnsley.

A traditional broker, who are extremely client focused and pride themselves on their service levels – They are seeking someone with a similar mindset that can support the Managing Director with the servicing and retention of some long standing clients.

Role:

* Ensure the smooth running of your allocated client account on a day-to-day basis.

* Develop and maintain and a positive professional relationship with clients and insurers.

* Be the first point of contact for day-to-day enquiries from clients, providers, and other internal and external sources

* You will handle a varied workload, with premiums ranging anywhere from £10,000 up to £200,000

* Broking of new business & renewals, preparation of presentations and assisting with any technical queries

* You will be using the Acturis system on a daily basis for all general tasks

Experience:

* You will have at least 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance

* You will possess all around commercial knowledge, such as Property Owners, PI, Cyber & D&O and have handled premiums above £10,000 on a regular basis

* A good understanding of insurer markets, with established Underwriter relationships desirable

* You will be astute, confident and able to think outside the box

* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining attention to detail

* Ideally be Cert CII qualified as a minimum

In return there is a salary up to £43,200 per annum depending on experience and a benefits package which includes 26 days holiday, life assurance, pension contribution, support for professional qualifications and free on-site parking at their office not far from the M1.