Average Account Handler salary in the UK

Our expanding and growing Broking client is looking to recruit another Account Handler into their SME Commercial team. This is a busy environment where you'll be dealing with a wide range of business clients and looking after all of their Insurance requirements. Accordingly this is a 360 degree role where you'll be looking after existing Clients but also taking New Business enquiries and supporting them throughout their Insurance lifecycle. This is a role that can be performed on a hybrid basis, working at home and in the office, but also occasionally visiting Clients. The main responsibilities of the Account Handler role include: Handling your own portfolio of business customersResponsible for all aspects of their account including: Renewal negotiations with insurersChanges in riskClaims notification (there is a separate claims handling team)Regular contact with your customersUsing specialist insurance broking software and electronic trading facilities To be a successful Account Handler you will demonstrate: Excellent customer service skillsStrong work ethicCalmness under pressureComfortable using Microsoft office and e-trade platformsGood Insurance experience - training will be given into specific Commercial products Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

As an experienced Commercial Account Handler this is your opportunity to work for a growing business who delivers a first-class service and provides helpful Insurance products across the local region, to customers old and new. It is a business where honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of their values and they focus on a personal approach to customer service. You'll join a growing and friendly team and work closely with your business customers and use your knowledge and expertise to help them with all of their Insurance requirements. This is a role where you will be able to work on a hybrid basis between their office and your home. As a Commercial Account Handler your responsibilities will include: Handling renewals and adjustments with Business customers directlyNegotiating with Insurers/Underwriters to get the most appropriate cover for your clients at the best priceSupporting and preparing renewal quotations for Account ExecutivesUpdating risk informationLiaising with Account ExecutivesProcessing general customer enquiries, handling policy alterations and new and additional Insurance productsSecuring renewals whilst ensuring Company Standards/FCA requirements are metOccasional client visits with the Account Executives To be a successful Commercial Account Handler you will have: Experience and knowledge of general Commercial insurance productsA desire to develop strong Client and Insurer relationshipsDrive and enthusiasm to provide fantastic customer service to all clientsConfident and effective communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to manage your own workload and prioritise accordingly Benefits include: Full Training and Development which includes soft skills and support with CII professional qualifications.25 days holiday plus bank holidays.Free parking at the office.

Do you have an enthusiastic client focused approach and a strong technical Insurance background? An experienced Senior Account Handler is required by a growing International Broker to deal with it's large Corporate Clients. Our Client is operating successfully remotely and is able to support you doing this in the future and also flexible working patterns. To be successful in this Senior Commercial Account Handler role you will demonstrate: Good all round commercial insurance experience with technical knowledge across a range of classes of businessA desire to develop strong client and insurer relationshipsWell-developed negotiation skillsThe ability to support colleagues in a close team environmentExcellent organisational skills Our Client offers an attractive benefits package and a proven interest in career development within a proactive team environment which all means that this really is an opportunity for you to utilise your experience and progress. Areas of Responsibility of this Senior Commercial Account Handler role include: Placing multi-class programmes of insurance for a portfolio clientsEnsuring the adequacy and appropriateness of coverChecking the accuracy of policy documentationResolving client enquiries in a friendly, professional and timely mannerProviding effective day to day management of the client relationshipUndertaking renewal broking exercises, including:-Updating risk informationNegotiating with insurersLiaising with the Account ExecutiveDeveloping and maintaining strong client and insurer relationshipsProviding technical expertise across a broad range of commercial insurance business Occasional client visits in support of the Account Executive