New Opportunity: Account Handler – Financial Institutions (Specialty Division) Leeds | Competitive Salary 7% Pension Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH) We’re partnering with a leading UK insurance broker that’s expanding its specialist Financial Institutions division — and they’re offering a fantastic opportunity for Account Handlers ready to take their career in a more specialist direction. This role is perfect for someone from a general commercial insurance background who’s looking to step into the world of hedge funds, private equity firms, stockbrokers, and private banks. What You’ll Be Doing ✔️ Supporting Account Directors with servicing and retaining high-profile clients ✔️ Preparing client presentations and responding to market queries ✔️ Working closely with underwriters across the Lloyd’s and London Markets ✔️ Providing technical advice and maintaining strong client relationships ✔️ Developing specialist knowledge within financial institutions ✔️ Learning from experienced colleagues in a collaborative, expert team Who We're Looking For ✔️ Experience in commercial broking (some financial lines/professional risks preferred, but not essential) ✔️ OR experience in corporate banking or legal sectors with a desire to move into insurance ✔️ Strong communication, analytical and relationship-building skills ✔️ Cert CII (or willing to work towards it) ✔️ A proactive, ambitious attitude to long-term career growth What You’ll Get Competitive salary annual reviews ️ 25 days holiday bank holidays Buy/Sell up to 5 days 12% pension (7% employer / 5% employee) Hybrid working – up to 2 days from home ❤️ Private medical insurance Life assurance (3x salary) Free on-site gym wellness zone ️ Brand new kitchen and breakout areas Free on-site parking Full training & development support for long-term career growth Ready to take your broking career to the next level in a dynamic, specialist field? Let’s talk. InsuranceJobs AccountHandler FinancialInstitutions CommercialInsurance BrokingCareers HybridWorking LeedsJobs PrivateEquity HedgeFunds NowHiring