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Commercial Account Handler

Howden
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Bournemouth, Dorset BH89BJ, England

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking a Commercial Account Handler to join our rapidly growing Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team in the UK.
  • The role involves building relationships with clients ranging from sole traders to large organization executives, while supporting the quoting process with accurate documentation.
  • Candidates should have strong attention to detail, the ability to maintain relationships, and a willingness to learn, with the opportunity for career progression and professional qualifications.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role is required, and the position offers a salary of up to £35,000.
  • Employees enjoy benefits such as 22 days of holiday, life assurance, income protection, a contributory pension scheme, and access to various lifestyle discounts.

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
    • Contributory 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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