1st Choice Insurance are a fast-growing commercial insurance broker based in Shrewsbury, servicing 1,000's of clients throughout the UK. We are further looking to expand our team of over 40 members by adding an experienced client services agent with at least 3 years of proven customer service experience.
We provide insurance solutions to businesses of all sizes in various sectors. Our main insurance products include commercial motor, fleet, motor trade, commercial property, commercial combined, tradesmen and liabilities.
Insurance is a competitive environment so you must have great rapport-building skills and natural ability to overcome problems and deliver excellent customer service.
Purpose of Role
* To ensure new clients are onboarded successfully and efficiently by the administration of all correct documentation and material facts following new business and renewal inceptions.
* To ensure all customer requirements are effectively actioned during the lifetime of their policy.
* To achieve objectives and Key Performance Indicators for the role
* To offer a Premium 1st Choice Customer Experience to new and existing clients
* To uphold 1st Choice Insurance Principals
Key Activities
* Accurately adhering to company procedures for daily tasks such as the completion of mid-term adjustments, cancellations, declarations and all general client inquiries.
* Identifying and offering solutions for gaps in cover, as well as assessing the demands and needs of each client effectively
* Application of a precise adherence to 1st Choice's, and Industry standards', fees and premium compliance procedures
* Investigating, identifying, and providing a solution for medium to complex errors, breaches or oversights found
* Document all client engagement to ensure accuracy of records and compliance
* Build effective client relationships during the policy lifetime. Ensure all changes and additions to policies are handled promptly, accurately and compliantly.
* To handle calls and emails in a professional manner in line with our values of friendly, open, honest, and accurate advice. Matching the correct solution to our clients' needs. Striving to achieve good outcomes for our clients.
* Maintain Product and Industry knowledge in a compliant manner.
* To complete a minimum of 15 hours of Broker Assess Training
* Effectively use the technology provided to offer a fully compliant, prompt, and accurate service to existing and new clients. This includes Acturis, our main CRM system
* Effectively plan to secure monthly targets and KPI's and demonstrate this at quarterly 121 with Manager.
Competencies for Role
* Product and Industry Knowledge
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Time Management with the Ability to work to deadlines. Using effective organisation and planning techniques.
* Working to defined processes in a methodical manner
* Determination and persistence
* Effective handling of conflict clients
* Confidence in the application and investigation of financial inquiries
* Accountability
* Sales Skills *Upselling skills Identification of gaps in cover*
* Understand and demonstrate behaviour that is in line with company core values
* Communication, empathy, and rapport skills. Within 1st Choice and with clients
* Ability to work within a successful winning team.
* Effective use of 1st Choice provided IT systems.
Experience
Desired
* Commercial Insurance Experience (Not necessary for right person).
* Maths and English GCSE.
* Demonstrable relevant business experience in a Business-to-Business Office Environment.
* Demonstrable successful client relationship role.
* Excellent character reference from previous employment.
Benefits
* On the job induction, coaching and training throughout employment.
* Work from home entitlement following probation completion.
* Free access to a GP 24/7 from your phone.
* A 50% discount on mortgage fees and other financial services.
* Free onsite parking.
* Up to 30 paid day holiday + bank holidays.
* 5 paid sick days per year.
* Annual staff events such as a Christmas party.
* Great team culture and work environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Financial planning services
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person