Commercial Account Handler
Remote Working Available (must be 30 miles or closer to Pangbourne (Reading area)
£38,000 - £42,000 + Bonus + Career Progression
Are you an experienced Commercial Account Handler looking to join a growing brokerage where your career can develop alongside the business?
We're currently working with a fast-growing and highly ambitious insurance broking group that has established several successful offices across the UK and continues to expand at an impressive rate. Backed by a driven and entrepreneurial owner, this business offers genuine long-term career opportunities for ambitious insurance professionals.
As part of their continued growth due to a recent acquisition, they are now looking to recruit a Commercial Account Handler/Manager to join them. This role can be remotely based but you will need to occasionally get into their Reading office, based in Pangbourne, so they would prefer someone who was close enough to do this.
This is a unique opportunity that sits between a Commercial Account Handler and an Account Executive role, offering the best of both worlds.
You'll continue to utilise your technical insurance knowledge whilst gaining greater exposure to client-facing responsibilities, helping businesses navigate their insurance programmes and becoming a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients.
The Opportunity
You'll join a close-knit team of people in a business that has exciting expansion plans over the coming years. As the business grows, so will your opportunities for progression and personal development.
The company handles a broad range of insurance risks, though this role will focus primarily on commercial insurance business, and looking after a book of commercial lines business currently sat at £130,000 income.
You will be responsible for:
Managing a portfolio of existing commercial clients
Handling renewals, adjustments and day-to-day account servicing
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Working with insurers to negotiate terms and obtain competitive solutions
Handling a wide range of commercial insurance products
Developing and supporting new business opportunities
Delivering exceptional levels of customer service and advice
Classes of Business
You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of commercial insurance products, including:
Commercial Combined
Shops
Offices
Liabilities
Motor Fleet
Professional Indemnity
Business Interruption
Directors & Officers Insurance
About You
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
At least 3 years' experience within a commercial insurance broking environment
Experience handling a range of commercial insurance policies
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A professional and driven approach
The ability to build long-term client relationships and generate repeat business
Experience using Acturis (preferred but not essential)Candidates studying towards their CII qualifications will be viewed favourably, although this is by no means essential.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is ambitious, enjoys working with clients and wants to build a long-term career within a business that is genuinely going places.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
Bonus scheme
Remote working
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Genuine career progression opportunities
Support towards future development and qualifications
The chance to join a business with exciting growth plans and a strong market reputationIf you're looking for a role where your contribution will be recognised and your career can progress as the business grows, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Lesley at CKB Recruitment