Insurance Broker

Insurance Broker

Location: Belfast
Package: Negotiable + Benefits

ABL Group, the leading insurance broker in Northern Ireland, are looking to recruit a Broker to join their Commercial team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced insurance professional to join a fast-moving & progressive business, where high quality work is rewarded with the opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Duties to be performed in the role will include:

• Liaising with clients directly in the broking, processing and daily administration of new business, mid-term alterations and renewals .
• Working with business strategy and support the development plans for retention and growth of income.
• Provide complete professional insurance advice and service to existing clients.
• Negotiate with underwriters to find the most suitable insurance for client at the best price.
• Ensure clients understand the terms and the extent of the cover provided in line with industry regulations.
• Arrange specialised types of insurance cover. This involves preparing reports for insurance underwriters and surveyors and negotiating with insurers.
• Advise clients on risk management and help to devise new ways to mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain networks/formal channels within and outside the Company to gain information and develop own breadth of awareness and understanding.
• Ensuring the adherence to New Business and Renewal timeline procedure
• Work closely with Senior Brokers and Account Directors on renewals.
• Maintain relationships with key partners in the market through meetings and providing feedback and updates to the team.
• Raise debits and credits in an accurate and timely manner and liaise with accounts when necessary.
• Ensure the highest standards of customer care, service and client retention
• Provide less experienced staff with support (i.e. technical and underwriting expertise) as and when required.
• Liaise with Claims Department to gather information on clients claim history and impact this will have on future business.
• Carry out periodical reviews on systems and processes currently in place within own areas of responsibility to improve efficiency going forward.
• Keep abreast of and assess the impact of external (such as legal and regulatory) changes as they relate to the role.
• Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as the Board may request from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a broker/account handler role
• Professional qualification – CII or working towards professional qualifications
• Interpersonal / Communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Strong trading skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Relationship management (Internal & External)
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

• Experience using Acturis system

For more information please apply online or contact Dan Hurley on 07919 225557.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DH02102