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Director @ Bell & Co | Insurance Recruitment Specialist | 07742 660 007
Senior Commercial Account Handler
Location: Harrogate | Salary: Up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
We’re delighted to be working with a thriving and ambitious insurance broker based in Harrogate, who are continuing to grow at an impressive rate. As part of their expansion, they are looking to appoint a Senior Commercial Account Handler to support one of the Directors in servicing and retaining a portfolio of large, complex, and high-value clients.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and client-centric business that prides itself on delivering exceptional service.
The Role
As a Senior Commercial Account Handler, you will play a key role in managing a portfolio of high-value commercial clients, delivering a seamless and professional service.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing new business, renewals, mid-term adjustments, and negotiating competitive terms with insurers.
* Preparing high-quality reports and documentation to support Account Executives and Directors.
* Leveraging strong negotiation skills to secure the best possible outcomes from insurer partners.
* Handling accounts with premiums ranging from £10,000 to £500,000 GWP.
* Accurately maintaining client records using Acturis and ensuring FCA compliance at all times.
* Staying up to date with market developments and proactively sharing insights with clients and colleagues.
* Acting as a technical point of reference for the wider team, providing guidance and support where needed.
About You
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance, ideally within a brokerage environment.
* Solid all-round commercial knowledge, including Property Owners, PI, Cyber, and D&O.
* Proven experience handling clients with premiums exceeding £10,000.
* A good understanding of the insurer market, with established underwriter relationships preferred.
* Confident, commercially astute, and able to think creatively to find solutions.
* Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
* Cert CII qualification as a minimum (or working towards it).
* Familiarity with Acturis is advantageous.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contributions
* Support for professional qualifications
* Free on-site parking at their easily accessible Harrogate office
If you're looking to join a progressive brokerage where your experience will be valued and your career supported, we'd love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative and Customer Service
* Industries
Insurance and Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
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