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Commercial Account Handler

Howden
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 2ZA, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

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  • Howden Consumer & Local Commercial is seeking a Commercial Account Handler to join their rapidly growing team of over 200 people in the UK.
  • The role involves building relationships with clients ranging from sole traders to MDs/CEOs of large organizations, while supporting the quoting process with accurate documentation.
  • Candidates should have strong attention to detail, the ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.
  • This position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as life assurance, income protection, and a contributory pension scheme.
  • Applicants should ideally have prior experience in a commercial account handling role, although specific years of experience are not explicitly stated.

With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the

right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative - doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities.

From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we're using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.

We are actively looking for a Commercial Account Handler to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. Our local Commercial team have grown rapidly over the last 14 years', and we now have over 200 people within the team across the UK. In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, who could range from sole traders, through to the MD/CEO of a large organisation, and working closely with the Branch Manager to achieve

objectives.

About you:

  • You will have strong attention to detail as you will be reviewing client documentation, ensuring the information is comprehensive and accurate to support the quoting process
  • You must have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and external contacts to ensure we meet expectations and compliance standards
  • You will be assisting the Commercial Account Executives in achieving high levels of renewal retention, whilst exceeding customer expectations and meeting FCA requirements.
  • You are willing to learn, as every day will be different. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as a Commercial Account Handler and become further your professional qualifications.
  • You have the ability to process data promptly and accurately on relevant systems in order to support and improve high levels of client service, internal process execution and to facilitate informed analysis

Rewards:

We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that's why we offer:

  • 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service
  • A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:
  • Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen
  • Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury
  • oContributory pension scheme - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% &
  • 5% in April 2025
  • Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits
  • Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:
  • Discounts on gym membership across the UK
  • Salary sacrifice schemes - Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase
  • Access to a range of insurance polices through Howden at discounted rates
  • Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts

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