Account Executive - Insurance

Account Executive - Insurance
Tunbridge Wells
£22,000 - £32,000 (dependent on experience), plus a bonus, excellent career progression and more

My client is an extremely well-established insurance provider with multiple branches across the UK. Due to expansion, they are looking for an Account Executive with commercial insurance experience to join their team on a permanent basis.

My client offers a collaborative, supportive working environment, a bonus scheme, training and fantastic career progression due to their size and expansion plans for the next 12 months and beyond.

Insurance Account Executive - More Info and Duties:

The purpose of the role is to provide quotations for New Business and Renewals to assist the Branch and be a referral point for the Assistants. The role requires dealing with clients over the phone and via e-mail to ensure retention and sales targets are maximised, through the provision of efficient communication & negotiation skills.

You will need to have good judgement, be analytical, have great attention to detail, be flexible, self-motivated, driven & deliver excellent customer service whilst always adhering to their individual underwriting authority limits and in accordance with the procedure manual. Duties Include:

• Delivering good outcomes for customers and putting the customer’s interests first.
• Ensure the customer understands what we sell and support the customer in anyway you can.
• Deliver excellent customer service whilst meeting customer requirements efficiently & effectively for New Business.
• Understand the processes and procedures required to provide quotations & put forward suitable products to meet the clients demands and needs.
• Calculate New Business premiums in accordance with the specific carrier’s risk appetite and guidelines or liaise with insurers for all non-delegated authority business.
• Ensure that you remain compliant in everything that you do; including but not limited to treating customers fairly, contract certainty & vulnerable customers.
• Required to understand the legal principles of insurance and insurance contracts including understanding of the coverage provisions, exclusions, and conditions of the policy wordings.

Insurance Account Executive - Over to you! Our ideal candidate will have;

• A minimum of 12-24 months experience working within a broking or underwriting environment.

• Excellent communication skills, including effective communication with clients and insurers, including clear explanation of complex insurance terms and conditions.
• An understanding of the UK insurance market, including trends, risks and regulatory changes.
• The ability to understand diverse client needs, including specific industry risks and business objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Honesty, integrity, reputation, competence/capability & financial soundness as required under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
• Be positive, enthusiastic and motivational about what you do.
• Cert CII qualification is an advantage, but not a requirement.

In return, my client offers a collaborative, supportive working environment, a bonus scheme, training and fantastic career progression due to their size and expansion plans for the next 12 months and beyond.