SME Account Handler

A highly successful and well-regarded Commercial Insurance Broker has a requirement for an Account Handler to join their SME team in East Sussex.

The Account Handler will be responsible for servicing their own dedicated book of SME clients which will involve producing quotes, mid-term adjustments, managing renewals, invoicing and handling any queries from their client base.

You will also be responsible for following up on leads, ensuring client needs are identified and the subsequent conversion of these leads into new business opportunities.

You will be first point of contact for all external queries and issues and will require the skills and knowledge to meet the expectations of all parties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for day-to-day enquiries from clients, providers and other internal and external sources
• Work on all aspects of account management and service delivery to clients, ensuring client needs are identified and met in line with agreed service standards.
• Ensure timely completion of renewals and mid-term adjustments
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and insurers at all levels and respond to queries in a pro-active manner
• Manage the administration of schemes including invoicing, claims data, and communication materials
• Develop meaningful working relationships with insurers through regular contact and liaison to better serve clients.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of all major classes of insurance which the Company offers to its clients and keep abreast of all new technical and product developments to better advise professional colleagues and clients

Key Skills/Experience Required:

In order to be considered for the role of SME Account Handler, you must possess the following:

• Previous commercial lines experience.
• Broad knowledge of various insurance products.
• The ability to work to targets.
• Good communication, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of information quickly.
• A desire to progress with your CII qualifications would be supported.

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary to £35,000
• Genuine opportunity for progression and development
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working

Contact:

David Harries

Reference: DH/87025

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