Account Handler - Commercial

Posted 16 April by Cobra Network
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£40,000 per annum
Birmingham , West Midlands
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Cobra Network
Commercial Account Handler

Cobra Network supports members placing business both digitally and manually. Through success of the Broking Desk it is critical for the long-term success of the business that we put in place the right approach for our business. 

The role will need to cultivate and strengthen relationships with our members leading to placement of business either manually or digitally via the Broking desk or Cobra Quote portal

Key Accountabilities:
  • Developing strong relationships with members, customers and Insurers connecting with key business executives and stakeholders 
  • Develop and nurture a healthy pipeline of business to assist in delivery of budgets 
  • Engage with Strategic Account managers to ensure joined up and targeted approach with members  
  • Create continual feedback loops around the Cobra proposition to ensure that the Cobra Value Added Proposition is market leading 
  • Placement of all classes of commercial insurance and high net worth into the market  
  • Demonstrate and drive business via the Cobra Quote portal from members 
  • Support the development of Broking Desk Team  
  • Actively pursue self-development and ensure mandatory courses completed in good time 
  • Leverage strong value from cobra members 
  • A strong pipeline with conversion targets met 
  • Active usage of Cobra Quote by members making Cobra Quote the portal of choice for our members 
  • Operate within risk and licence frameworks 
  • Provide a framework for the support development of account handlers to achieve licence levels  
  • Developed relationships members, customers and Insurers connecting leading to clear placement of business 
  • Understanding of Cross-Class Commercial insurance market and processes essential 
  • Previous proven broking experience, a minimum of 3 years +  with track record of placing business essential  
  • Good aptitude to technology, Acturis and Microsoft products preferred 
  • Desire to progress insurance qualifications preferred 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Flexibility and resilience 

Further information
 As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits -
  • Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days 
  • Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
  • Company pension scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages
  • A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
  • Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
  • Referral schemes 
  • Discounted rates on PIB products
  • We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
  • If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to ‘give something back’ interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day.
  • We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass – giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
  • PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
  • Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity
  • PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB’s carbon footprint. 

We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business.  If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you.  PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. 

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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