Are you a an insurance Account Handler looking to further your career with a progressive broking firm that nails the balance between professional job satisfaction and creating a flexible, pleasant working environment?

In this role you'll work collaboratively with the Account Executive team, providing exceptional service to a wide range of allocated clients - there is plenty of variety to your day, and an opportunity to really contribute and have your voice heard.

As Account Handler, you will benefit from:

A base salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience - potentially flexible for an outstanding candidate
Additional financial benefits including income protection, contributory pension, life insurance and healthcare plan
Full financial support on industry qualifications, as well as time to undertake L&D
Flexibility to work 3-4 days per week in the office, and indeed to do your job without pressure or micro management
An engaging, collaborative work environment where there is plenty of time for social, charity and networking events

The client:

A seriously progressive firm, and already one of the biggest independent brokers in the UK, with over 20 offices and 400+ staff
Impressive growth sees the business control £600m+ GWP, whilst maintaining the independent client-centric ethos the business was founded upon
Now part of a wider insurance group, this is the best of both worlds - maintaining the feel of am independent firm, but with the market presence of a global

Your new role:

As Account Handler you will be part of our expanding Leeds team, working alongside a team of 3 Account Executives on a range of cross class commercial clients
You'll be lots more than a post box, instead empowered to really think for yourself in order to find solutions for your clients throughout their insurance cycle
Daily duties will include advising clients, MTA's, managing the renewal process and quoting additional risks and requirements for existing clients - this isn't selling, its responding to your clients enquiries and needs
Lots of variety to your working day in the form of client interaction, negotiation and relationship building with insurers and supporting claims colleagues on your cases
You'll enjoy the grown up environment, where you'll be trusted to get on with the job

You:

An insurance Account Handler (or Underwriter looking for a change) with a solid grounding in commercial insurance and looking to further your career - you don't need to know it all, as training will fill in the gaps
You'll have strong client service skills, able to communicate effectively on the phone, by email and in person, where appropriate
Able to work to deadlines, managing multiple accounts and priorities effectively
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Cert CII) are a plus, but not essential