Account Handler - Commercial Birmingham preferred but flexible COBRA Network Limited Full time Permanent
Commercial Account Handler
Cobra Network supports members placing business both digitally and manually. Through success of the Broking Desk it is critical for the long-term success of the business that we put in place the right approach for our business.
The role will need to cultivate and strengthen relationships with our members leading to placement of business either manually or digitally via the Broking desk or Cobra Quote portal
Key Accountabilities:
1. Developing strong relationships with members, customers and Insurers connecting with key business executives and stakeholders
2. Develop and nurture a healthy pipeline of business to assist in delivery of budgets
3. Engage with Strategic Account managers to ensure joined up and targeted approach with members
4. Create continual feedback loops around the Cobra proposition to ensure that the Cobra Value Added Proposition is market leading
5. Placement of all classes of commercial insurance and high net worth into the market
6. Demonstrate and drive business via the Cobra Quote portal from members
7. Support the development of Broking Desk Team
8. Actively pursue self-development and ensure mandatory courses completed in good time
9. Leverage strong value from cobra members
10. A strong pipeline with conversion targets met
11. Active usage of Cobra Quote by members making Cobra Quote the portal of choice for our members
12. Operate within risk and licence frameworks
13. Provide a framework for the support development of account handlers to achieve licence levels
14. Developed relationships members, customers and Insurers connecting leading to clear placement of business
15. Understanding of Cross-Class Commercial insurance market and processes essential
16. Previous proven broking experience, a minimum of 3 years + with track record of placing business essential
17. Good aptitude to technology,Acturis and Microsoft products preferred
18. Desire to progress insurance qualifications preferred
19. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
20. Flexibility and resilience
Further information
As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits -
21. Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
22. Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
23. Company pension scheme
24. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages
25. A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
26. Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
27. Referral schemes
28. Discounted rates on PIB products
29. We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
30. If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to ‘give something back’ interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day.
31. We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass – giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
32. PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
33. Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity
34. PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB’s carbon footprint.