*Salary: *Up to £35,000.00 (DOE) plus bonus package
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*Qualifications & Experience:*
* Proven experience of working within the UK Insurance Industry, with working knowledge of most commercial insurance products
* Experience of working as an Account Handler/Executive in a similar broking environment (desirable)
* Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance (or willingness to work towards)
*BENEFITS:*
* Hybrid working (upon successful completion of probation - 3 days in office, 2 days at home)
* 28 Days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
* Paid day off on your birthday
* Enhanced Parental Leave - _Maternity pay (after 2 years’ service) = 13 weeks Full pay and 13 weeks ½ pay with / Paternity (after 2 years’ service) = 4 weeks full pay_
* Company Pension Plan
* Income Protection Insurance Scheme
* Death in Service Benefit (x2 times your annual salary)
* Cash plan benefit to assist with medical and wellbeing costs
* Annual charitable donation to chosen charity
* Support & funding for study towards your professional qualification
* Free on site parking
* Employee wellness programmes
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Company Events
* Refer a friend scheme
* Paid time off for volunteering
*About You:*
Are you a target driven, experienced insurance professional, keen to progress within a diverse and evolving business? Do you have previous experience of working in a similar role, thrive on building successful client relationships and are now looking for your next career move, within a company full of opportunity? If so, we may have just the right role for you….
*About the Role:*
WRS Insurance are pleased to be recruiting for a retention focused Account Executive to join our team in Colchester.
The core aim of the role is to secure renewals generating revenue and developing the profitability of the business whilst ensuring full FCA compliance in all aspects of commercial insurance; ensuring a quality service is provided to all clients in accordance with their needs and requirements.
*About Us*
Established in Romford, Essex in 1966, we are now located in Stanway, Colchester. WRS Insurance Brokers are a team of experienced, committed, and ethical insurance professionals. Our clients are located in Essex, London, East Anglia and throughout the UK – in many cases benefiting from our specialist knowledge of over 50 years in Church insurance, Charity insurance and Care insurance.
The key to our success is our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to all our clients.
We are proud to be part of the Benefact Group – a charity owned, international family of financial services companies that gives all available profits to charity and good causes.
We are built on the idea that better business, can better lives.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Actively secure renewal business by re-broking existing business to ensure the client is presented with the most suitable and cost-effective cover
* Support the New Business team when required
* Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with all clients and provide expert product advice and guidance
* Ensure accuracy, efficiency and professionalism when dealing with both client and insurer and conducting related administration work as required.
* Ensure all business activity fully complies with FCA regulation and company procedures as detailed in the Conduct Polices and Guides to Best Practice
* Handle any complaints in accordance with regulation, the Company’s Conduct Policy, and Guide to Best Practice
* Conduct learning, training, and assessment exercises in accordance with the individual T&C scheme applicable to you. Identify further areas for own development as required
* Achieve and maintain a high level of customer service and promote exceptional customer care standards at all times
* Ensure compliance with the Individual Conduct rules and Conduct policies
* Ensure all other company practices and procedures are followed and adhered to
* Where appropriate take responsibility for meeting the reporting requirements of the FCA
* Ensure all Key Performance Indicators are achieved and are attained compliantly with FCA regulation
* Develop and maintain effective and valuable relationships with insurers and underwriters for the benefit of the company and its clients
* Ensure personal data (client and employee) is secure, held and properly utilised in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act (2018) and Company policies
* Prioritise all client communication and ensure it is actioned in a timely way and in accordance with company procedures
* Maintain all computer and paper files in accordance with company standards (which should be fully compliant with FCA).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Colchester, CO3 0BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you have previous experience working in a similar role within commercial insurance?
Experience:
* commercial insurance: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* CII Qualification (or willing to work towards) (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colchester, CO3 0BA