Commercial Account Handler - Insurance

Recruiter
LAWES RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Location
Woking
Salary
24000.00 - 31000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
17 Jan 2017
Closes
25 Jan 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Title - Commercial Account Handler - Insurance
Contract - Permanent
Salary - GBP24,000 - GBP25,000 OTE GBP25,000 - GBP26,000
Location - Woking, Surrey
Industry - Insurance Brokerage (Insurance, Broker, Broking, Commercial)
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Description:-

A great opportunity within an established brokerage as a Commercial Account Handler has arisen, with offices located throughout the UK. Our client aims to provide clients with a high quality, personal service supported by the professionalism and expertise of an independently operated organisation. This forward thinking group of companies provides a comprehensive range of insurance to a broad cross-section of commercial clients alike.

Duties will include;

?? Knowledge of wide range of commercial insurance products and companies;
?? Experience in obtaining information from clients via telephone & e-mail;
?? Experience in obtaining quotes and placing business;
?? Good confident customer skills - both written & oral;
?? Good negotiating skills and the ability to build good relationships with both clients and insurers/underwriters;
?? Good organisational ability;
?? Sound knowledge of FCA requirements within a broking role;
?? Well-presented, hard-working, pro-active team player with initiative.

Key tasks:-

?? To act as broking assistant to a nominated account executive;
?? To prepare renewal schedules and contact client prior to renewal within compliance manual timescales;
?? 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;
?? Handle claims efficiently and within regulatory timescales;
?? Foster good relations with insurance companies;
?? Operate an effective credit control system and report as required.

Requirements:-

?? 1 years broking experience

Benefits:-

?? Full time, permanent position.
?? Money purchase pension scheme, 5% employer contribution rising to 10% after 5 years;
?? Pension scheme includes Life Assurance cover;
?? 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to a maximum of 25 after the completion of 5 full years of service;
?? 35 hours/week, 9.00 to 5.00;
?? Entitlement to Discretionary Staff Bonus.

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