Job Description
We are excited to present this new and extremely rare opportunity to work closely with the Head of Commercial within one of the leading independent brokers in the region.
This role is ideal for someone who is not only looking to advance their career, but also has a genuine interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment. You will manage a team of Handlers on a wide range of commercial insurance programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Head of Commercial in developing and implementing the commercial strategy for maintaining and growing the commercial side of the business
* Maintaining focus on department sales objectives across the team supported by the sales management process
* Innovate and develop strategies, solutions and efficiencies within the Commercial Team to improve our client journey, teams’ technical expertise and our ways of working, including those that can be adopted company wide
* Through effective management techniques, identify each employee’s skills, abilities and personal attributes and ensure they are used to the best possible effect within the organisation
* Manage, lead and motivate the team through constructive feedback, promote general team spirit and maintain morale
* Follow and embed Company Core Values within the team, empowering them to carry out behaviours and make decisions that align with these
* Balanced distribution of workloads across team
* Accuracy, efficiency and professionalism when dealing with both clients and insurers
* Timely management of new and existing business
* Appropriate presentation to insurers to secure the most appropriate cover
* Confident presentation of recommendations and cover to the client
Key Skills:
* Experience working within commercial lines
* Working experience within a regulatory framework or FCA compliance
* Cert CII qualified or equivalent working
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Previous experience working in a management role preferably within the insurance industry
* Computer literacy and numeracy
* Ability to build collaborative relationships with both internal and external
* Experience with Acturis is advantageous
On offer is a salary ranging from £40,000 to £46,000 (negotiable depending on experience), 26 days holiday, enhanced pension, private medical, life assurance, support for CII qualifications, hybrid working with 2 days from home and a selection of flexible benefits.
Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss in more detail...