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They are looking for a Travel Bonds Manager, who will be responsible for managing and expanding the portfolio of producers within the travel industry, providing advice and support on determining the structuring of travel protection policies, as well as administer the policies on behalf of the underwriters.
-Office based in London, until after training
Duties include:
- Act as the point of contact for producers, providing expert advice and tailored bonding solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with producers, underwriters, and other travel industry specialists.
- Negotiate with underwriters to secure competitive terms.
- Provide relevant advice to assist producers with their client's financial protection placement.
- Manage the renewal process for travel bonds, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to underwriters and regulatory bodies.
- Prepare and submit underwriting reports.
- Expand the wholesale distribution network by developing relationships with existing and new brokers and producers in the travel industry.
- Stay up to date with travel industry regulations, market trends, risk factors and new financial protection products to ensure competitive product offerings.
- Achieve individual and team sales targets, contributing to the overall success of the business.
- Hold or be working towards financial and/or insurance accreditations such as, but not limited to ACCA or ACII. (desired)
- Have strong relationships with underwriters and wholesale distribution networks in the travel financial protection industry. (desired)
- Have a good understanding of the insurance industry and the industry terminology.
To be successful in this role, you would have experience of…
- Working with travel industry regulators/trade associations financial protection and regulatory requirements.
- An underwriting or accountancy background.
- Being familiar with the travel industry, including the operations and structures of tour operators, travel agents, and industry stakeholders.
- Able to manage stakeholder relationships, identify new business opportunities and expand existing accounts.
- Working within tight timeframes and manage multiple accounts independently.
- Working under pressure in peak bond renewal periods, namely March and September.
And be…
- An excellent team player
- A great communicator
- A natural influencer and negotiator
- Able to work independently with a level of autonomy
- Naturally enthusiastic and committed
- Knowledgeable and aware of the business & products
- Interested in your own self-development
- An excellent planner and organiser
- Able to adapt and work flexibly
- Able to prove your right to work in the UK
