Marine Account Handler

Posted 10 hours 17 minutes ago by Employment Specialists Ltd

£35,000 - £40,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP1 1
Job Description

A very successful Commercial Insurance Broker with a strong focus on Marine risks is continuing to grow its business and has a new opportunity for an experienced Marine Insurance professional.

As well as being a great opportunity for you to develop your Marine experience, it's also a Company that encourages and supports long term career development and works with people to enable them to progress.

As Marine Account Handler your responsibilities will include:

  • Successfully manage a portfolio of existing client accounts in close collaboration with an Account Executive
  • Provide support for new business opportunities, including working on opportunities led by the Exec and where appropriate, attending meetings
    • Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses, their attitude to risk and their approach to Insurance and Risk Management
    • Accurately identify gaps in cover and potential cross-selling opportunities
    • Carry out pre-renewal work and broking exercises to ensure client demands and needs are met
    • Prepare comprehensive and considered client reports, including risk presentations, pre-renewal and renewal reports
    • Thoroughly check Insurer documentation to ensure that it reflects client instructions and cover expectations
    • Process mid-term adjustments
  • Build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, prospects, colleagues, Insurers, and other partners/suppliers

To be a successful Marine Account Handler you will demonstrate:

  • Experience and knowledge of Marine insurance, including a good awareness of current market conditions
  • Strongly client focused, determined to achieve great client outcomes
  • Excellent relationship builder and negotiator
  • Problem solver with a resourceful, collaborative and analytical approach
  • Excellent communicator with good telephone manner, report writing skills and a strong attention to detail

What they offer you:

  • Competitive pay and bonuses
  • Pension and life assurance
  • Up to 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Days off for volunteering
  • Financial support and rewards for study towards professional qualifications
  • Reward schemes
  • Regular social events