Senior Commercial Account Handler - Hybrid

Senior Commercial Account Handler

West Sussex

Hybrid working - 2 days in the office 

We are working currently with an expanding National broker who due to a retirement are looking for an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join their team. This role would be perfect for someone with a good knowledge of commercial account handing with the desire to progress their career into becoming an Account Executive in the next couple of years. 

The client

• Although a National broker they pride themselves on their local offices and reputations. This team is a friendly and supportive area of business who have genuine love for their brand
• A Chartered Broker with links into Lloyds 
• 15 branches nationally

The role 

• To service and administer a portfolio of commercial insurance clients in a timely, professional, compliant and cost-effective manner
• To work and operate within a team environment, collaborating with colleagues for the benefit of both clients and the business
• Working with the Account Executives to plan strategy i.e., renewal approach, identify cross sale opportunities
• Negotiating with Underwriters to achieve optimal outcome for clients
• Offer renewal of existing clients' policies with current insurer or move to a new insurer, as appropriate
• To accompany Account Executives on client visits when required to

You

• A minimum of 3 years commercial broking experience
• Knowledge of the following classes of insurance - Property, Casualty, Motor, Construction and Financial Lines for a variety of trades/industries 
• Negotiation skills
• Ideally be qualified to Cert CII level or be prepared to attain this with support from the business with working knowledge of Acturis