Insurance Broker

Location: BelfastPackage: Negotiable + Benefits

ABL Group, the leading insurance broker in Northern Ireland, are looking to recruit a Broker to join their Commercial team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced insurance professional to join a fast-moving & progressive business, where high quality work is rewarded with the opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Duties to be performed in the role will include:

Liaising with clients directly in the broking, processing and daily administration of new business, mid-term alterations and renewals .
Working with business strategy and support the development plans for retention and growth of income.
Provide complete professional insurance advice and service to existing clients.
Negotiate with underwriters to find the most suitable insurance for client at the best price.
Ensure clients understand the terms and the extent of the cover provided in line with industry regulations.
Arrange specialised types of insurance cover. This involves preparing reports for insurance underwriters and surveyors and negotiating with insurers.
Advise clients on risk management and help to devise new ways to mitigate risks.
Develop and maintain networks/formal channels within and outside the Company to gain information and develop own breadth of awareness and understanding.
Ensuring the adherence to New Business and Renewal timeline procedure
Work closely with Senior Brokers and Account Directors on renewals.
Maintain relationships with key partners in the market through meetings and providing feedback and updates to the team.
Raise debits and credits in an accurate and timely manner and liaise with accounts when necessary.
Ensure the highest standards of customer care, service and client retention
Provide less experienced staff with support (i.e. technical and underwriting expertise) as and when required.
Liaise with Claims Department to gather information on clients claim history and impact this will have on future business.
Carry out periodical reviews on systems and processes currently in place within own areas of responsibility to improve efficiency going forward.
Keep abreast of and assess the impact of external (such as legal and regulatory) changes as they relate to the role.
Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as the Board may request from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a broker/account handler role
Professional qualification - CII or working towards professional qualifications
Interpersonal / Communication skills
Flexible and adaptable to change
Collaboration and teamwork
Strong trading skills
Strong organisational skills
Relationship management (Internal & External)
Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

Experience using Acturis system

For more information please apply online or contact Dan Hurley.