Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Little Burstead Essex
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Commercial Insurance Broker
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join our Insurance Brokers. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to develop your career toward an Account Executive role within a growing brokerage.
You will provide essential support to our Commercial Manager, working with a small team of three junior account staff. Your role will span new business placement, client servicing, renewals, and the day-to-day management of commercial insurance risks.
Key Responsibilities
New Business & Placement
● Support the placement of new commercial risks with underwriters and broking partners
● Prepare quotation requests and supporting documentation
● Liaise with clients and underwriters to secure terms and arrange placement
● Maintain accurate records and documentation
Renewals & Servicing
● Manage the renewal of commercial policies across a broad range of risks
● Process mid-term adjustments and policy variations
● Handle client queries and claims support
● Ensure timely renewals and compliance with policy documentation
Team & Supervision
● Provide oversight and support to three junior account staff members
● Act as support to the Commercial Manager on key accounts and initiatives
● Assist with training, quality control, and process improvement
Professional Development
● Contribute to the growth and efficiency of the commercial team
● Develop expertise in a broad range of commercial insurance risks
● Progress toward an Account Executive role as experience and opportunity allow
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
● Minimum 5 years of broad commercial insurance experience
● Proven experience in renewals, mid-term adjustments, new business, and risk placement
● Sound knowledge of commercial insurance products and markets
● Property insurance experience, or broad commercial combined risks background
● Strong administrative and organisational skills
● Professional client-facing manner and communication skills
● Ability to work as part of a team and support junior staff
● Own transport or practical commuting arrangement to Billericay
Desirable Requirements
● Experience in an independent brokerage environment
● Experience with commercial combined risks
● Aspiration to progress toward an Account Executive or Account Manager role
● Familiarity with broking software and systems