Commercial Account Handler

A highly regarded regional broker are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Account Handler to support the growth of their new operation in London. They seek a driven and motivated professional with previous new business commercial insurance experience to support the needs of a diverse and interesting group of Commercial clients. With the support of the regional team, the Account Handler will lead the management of the sales cycle for new commercial clients. There is a strong pipeline of warm leads and key duties will involve gathering risk information, preparing presentations for underwriters, negotiating terms, and securing policies. The Account Handler is the first point of contact for all external queries and issues and will require the skills and knowledge to meet client expectations. This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days/week in the office. About the Role: • To deliver high quality and efficient service to clients. • Working closely with Account Executives to provide a comprehensive insurance service to mainly new customers. • Customers will range in size and shape, from smaller clients up to large corporate sized risks • Ensure all documentation associated with placing, amending, or renewing clients’ insurance programmes is completed in a reasonable timescale and is accurate. • Contribute towards the development of a high company image of professionalism, competence, and customer satisfaction. Key Skills/Experience Required: • Must have previous account handling experience gained within a commercial insurance environment and have relevant insurance technical knowledge. • Good communication, decision making and problem-solving skills. • Excellent relationship building skills. • The ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of information quickly • Influencing and negotiation skills • Commercial awareness • Acturis skills would be beneficial. • An eagerness to progress with your CII qualification would be supported, but is not essential Salary/Benefits Information: • Salary to £55,000 • Competitive benefits package • Hybrid – 1-2 days/week in the office • Excellent opportunity for career development and progression Contact: Dave Harries Reference: DH/105447 Candidate Care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.