Senior Commercial Broker

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Competitive
Posted
07 Oct 2020
Closes
29 Oct 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.
Our client was established in 1953 and are a multi award winning Insurance Broker with a Head Office in Sheffield with representation throughout the UK. They are one of the top 100 Independent Insurance Brokers in the Country and offer a comprehensive client service including claims handling and full market access.
In November 2019, they became part of a leading global fleet management company with over 1500 employees across 15 countries and are currently ranked 19th in the UK Top Track 100.
Our client is looking for a Senior Commercial Broker to join their Insurance team based in Sheffield, to provide a quality service to clients covering all aspects of their insurance arrangements.
Why choose our client
24th in UK Top Track 100
Rapidly expanding global company with an entrepreneurial mindset
Internal talent development programme
Secondment opportunities to work in our client's international offices
Innovative, technology driven culture
What will you be doing as a Senior Commercial Broker
Deal with any telephone queries for new or existing business, provide suitable advice, exercising own judgement based upon knowledge and experience as to when to refer customers to a colleague
Managing and reviewing proposals and referring to supervisors or managers when appropriate
Ensure that systems and compliance are followed at all times in accordance with FCA regulations
Draw customers' attention to all information pertinent to our client's insurance policies, including duty of disclosure, warranties and onerous conditions etc.
Enter new business and renewals onto the computer system, allocating the correct coding
Obtain quotations both for new and renewal business, analysing information gathered and undertaking sufficient research to make suitable recommendations
What experience /skills is our client looking for
Knowledge of FCA rules and guidelines relating to both commercial and private customers is essential
Knowledge of general insurance and its underlying legal principles
Ability to prioritise and organise your own workload to ensure deadlines are adhered
Ability to develop and sustain relationships with both internal and external customers
Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of underwriting and related issues through formal and informal learning
What benefits does our client offer
Highly competitive basic salary plus an attractive commission structure
A great atmosphere and team working environment
Annual salary reviews