Account Handler

https://www.strideresource.com/job-search/3622-account-handler/broking/leeds/job2024-11-05 16:58:592024-12-02 Stride Resources
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Leeds
Area Leeds, England Leeds England Leeds
Sector General InsuranceGeneral Insurance - BrokingGeneral Insurance - Sales & DevelopmentGeneral Insurance - Operations and Compliance
Salary £30k - 45k per year
Currency gbp
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser Tom Wolverson
Job Ref 36423
Job Views 67
Description

Are you a an insurance Account Handler looking to further your career with a progressive broking firm that nails the balance between professional job satisfaction and creating a flexible, pleasant working environment?

In this role you'll work collaboratively with the Account Executive team, providing exceptional service to a wide range of allocated clients - there is plenty of variety to your day, and an opportunity to really contribute and have your voice heard.

As Account Handler, you will benefit from:


  • A base salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience - potentially flexible for an outstanding candidate
  • Additional financial benefits including income protection, contributory pension, life insurance and healthcare plan
  • Full financial support on industry qualifications, as well as time to undertake L&D
  • Flexibility to work 3-4 days per week in the office, and indeed to do your job without pressure or micro management
  • An engaging, collaborative work environment where there is plenty of time for social, charity and networking events

The client:


  • A seriously progressive firm, and already one of the biggest independent brokers in the UK, with over 20 offices and 400+ staff
  • Impressive growth sees the business control £600m+ GWP, whilst maintaining the independent client-centric ethos the business was founded upon
  • Now part of a wider insurance group, this is the best of both worlds - maintaining the feel of am independent firm, but with the market presence of a global

Your new role:


  • As Account Handler you will be part of our expanding Leeds team, working alongside a team of 3 Account Executives on a range of cross class commercial clients
  • You'll be lots more than a post box, instead empowered to really think for yourself in order to find solutions for your clients throughout their insurance cycle
  • Daily duties will include advising clients, MTA's, managing the renewal process and quoting additional risks and requirements for existing clients - this isn't selling, its responding to your clients enquiries and needs
  • Lots of variety to your working day in the form of client interaction, negotiation and relationship building with insurers and supporting claims colleagues on your cases
  • You'll enjoy the grown up environment, where you'll be trusted to get on with the job

You:


  • An insurance Account Handler (or Underwriter looking for a change) with a solid grounding in commercial insurance and looking to further your career - you don't need to know it all, as training will fill in the gaps
  • You'll have strong client service skills, able to communicate effectively on the phone, by email and in person, where appropriate
  • Able to work to deadlines, managing multiple accounts and priorities effectively
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., Cert CII) are a plus, but not essential
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