Insurance Broker

Commercial Insurance Account Handler - Manchester

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Bonus and Flex Benefits

A highly respected National Broker is looking to add a Commercial Handler to its expanding team in Manchester. Due to year-on-year growth, the business now has national coverage and access to all provincial, London, and international markets in addition to bespoke and exclusive schemes, which enables our client to have an enviable presence in the Commercial Insurance Market.

Our client offers a wide range of benefits for employees, including assistance towards professional qualifications, and they are looking for candidates who are looking to progress their career with one of the highest regarded insurance brokers in the industry.

Overview of the Position:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Servicing accounts with premiums in excess of £10,000 across all classes of commercial insurance, including renewals, new business, and MTA.
2. Receiving full support and backing from a designated Account Director who will assist with market presentations.
3. Obtaining quotations from the market for the risks being brokered at renewal or for new business.

Qualifications:

1. At least 2-3 years of commercial insurance experience is essential, with sales experience.
2. Excellent negotiation skills with insurers and prospects.
3. A desire to develop new business.
4. Ability to meet and exceed targets and KPIs.
5. Excellent knowledge of the insurance market and its trends.
6. CII or progress towards is desirable.

Skills:

1. Commercial general insurance experience within either a broker or insurer environment.
2. Capability and experience to deal with significant commercial insurance clients.
3. Excellent face-to-face and telephone communication skills to enhance customer relationships.
4. Confidence in negotiation, tackling and addressing insurer objections to achieve the best results for clients.
5. Ability to work enthusiastically and, essentially, to timescales.
6. Willingness to undertake bespoke internal computer and technical training together with professional examinations as required.

If you wish to work for one of the most forward-thinking and progressive brokers in the market who can offer solid career progression and both professional and personal development working alongside some of the industry’s leading professionals, please apply for the position or have an initial confidential discussion regarding the role.