Commercial Account Handler – Edinburgh – Up to £35,000
Join a growing, client-focused financial services and insurance business in Edinburgh that has built a loyal client base through years of trusted advice - and is now expanding its commercial insurance offering to meet their needs.
This is a role for an experienced commercial handler who thrives in a close-knit environment and takes pride in looking after clients properly. You'll be supporting an established and growing book of commercial clients, with the backing of a small, friendly team that genuinely values the relationships it's built.
Salary: Up to £35,000 Location: Edinburgh Working pattern: Office based
What you'll be doing
Supporting the team with renewals, MTAs and day-to-day commercial client servicing
Building and maintaining strong relationships with an established client base
Liaising with insurers to obtain terms and confirm cover
Maintaining accurate client records and ensuring FCA compliance throughout
Contributing to a small, collaborative team with a strong service ethos
What they're looking for
Solid experience in commercial account handling
Knowledge across core commercial lines
Well organised, reliable and able to manage your own workload
A genuine people person - this is a relationship-led business at its core
A strong communicator with clients and colleagues alike
CII qualifications beneficial but not essential
Why this role?
A business built entirely on trust and long-term client relationships
A varied and established commercial book to get stuck into from day one
A small, friendly team where your contribution genuinely matters
The opportunity to get involved in new business development and earn additionally - something that can be discussed at interview for those interested
A growing commercial operation with real potential for the right person
Ready to make a move? Get in touch - even if you're just exploring your options.
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Commercial Account Handler – Wakefield – Up to £40,000
Join a growing, independently owned broker in Wakefield that puts service, expertise and long-term client relationships at the heart of everything it does - and become a key part of the team managing a substantial mid-market book.
This is a support role with real substance. You'll be working alongside a senior broker to service a well-established book of roughly £500,000 income, across a broad range of mid-market and larger commercial risks. It's a great opportunity for an experienced handler who wants to work on more complex, interesting risks within a business that trusts its people and values their input.
Salary: Up to £40,000 Location: Wakefield Working pattern: Office based
What you'll be doing
Supporting a senior broker in the day-to-day management of a £500,000 income mid-market book
Handling renewals, MTAs and client queries across a broad range of commercial classes
Liaising with insurers to obtain terms, negotiate cover and confirm placements
Maintaining accurate client records and ensuring a consistently high standard of service
Building strong working relationships with clients and insurer partners
Contributing to a close-knit, ambitious team where ideas are welcomed and service genuinely matters
What they're looking for
Solid experience in commercial account handling - mid-market exposure preferred
Broad knowledge across commercial lines
Comfortable working on larger, more complex risks
Well organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
A strong communicator who builds trust with clients and colleagues alike
CII qualifications beneficial but not essential
Why this role?
Exposure to a substantial mid-market book with genuinely varied and interesting risks
A growing, independently owned broker where people are trusted to make a difference
A supportive team environment - you won't be left to figure it out alone
A business built on personal service and long-term relationships - not volume and targets
Real opportunity to develop your skills on more complex commercial risks
Ready to make a move? Get in touch - even if you're just exploring your options.
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SME Commercial Insurance Account Handler / BrokerLocation: Essex or London Salary: Competitive Company: APC London Market Ltd Division: Retail Commercial Employment: Full-timeThe RoleAPC London Market is looking for an ambitious SME Commercial Insurance Account Handler / Broker to join our growing direct retail commercial team.We are looking for someone who already has a good grounding in commercial insurance broking and is capable of taking ownership of clients and policies rather than simply carrying out administrative tasks.The successful candidate will work across our existing commercial client base, handling renewals, new business enquiries, mid-term adjustments and day-to-day client requirements.This would particularly suit someone with around 18 months to 3 years' commercial broking experience who is looking for a role where they can take on more responsibility and progress their career.As the individual develops, there will also be opportunities to gain exposure to APC's wider London Market and wholesale broking operation.Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of SME commercial clients.Handle renewals from start to finish.Proactively contact clients in advance of renewal and obtain updated risk information.Approach insurers and obtain renewal and new-business terms.Review and compare insurer quotations.Negotiate terms with insurers where appropriate.Present terms clearly and professionally to clients.Handle incoming new-business enquiries.Process mid-term adjustments, cancellations and policy changes.Liaise directly with clients, insurers and other market contacts.Identify opportunities to cross-sell additional covers where appropriate.Ensure all client and policy information is accurately maintained on Acturis.Maintain appropriate diary and follow-up procedures.Ensure client files meet APC's compliance and FCA requirements.Work closely with the wider broking and accounts teams.Provide a high level of service and build strong long-term client relationships.
Types of BusinessExperience across some or all of the following would be particularly useful:
Commercial CombinedProperty Owners / LandlordsShops and OfficesPublic and Employers' LiabilityTrades and ContractorsSME Package PoliciesCommercial PropertyFleet / Commercial MotorProfessional Indemnity
Experience in every class is not essential. We are more interested in finding someone with a strong overall commercial broking foundation who is willing to learn.What We're Looking ForIdeally, you will have:
Approximately 18 months to 3+ years' experience within a commercial insurance broker.Experience dealing directly with commercial clients.Experience handling commercial renewals.A good understanding of SME commercial insurance products.Confidence approaching insurers and obtaining terms.The ability to manage your own workload and follow-ups.Strong telephone and communication skills.Good attention to detail.A proactive rather than purely administrative approach.The confidence to take ownership of work and see it through to completion.
ActurisActuris experience is highly desirable.We are particularly interested in candidates who are already comfortable using Acturis for:
Client and policy recordsRenewalsMTAsNew businessDiary managementDocumentation
QualificationsCert CII would be advantageous but is not essential.Candidates currently working towards professional insurance qualifications will also be considered and encouraged to continue their development.The PersonWe're not looking for somebody who simply wants to process policies all day.We want someone who is:
AmbitiousCommercially mindedConfidentOrganisedGood with clientsComfortable speaking to insurersKeen to learnInterested in progressing within the insurance market
This is an opportunity to join a growing Lloyd's broker where the successful candidate can initially establish themselves within our retail commercial operation and, over time, gain exposure to more complex risks and the London Market.About APC London MarketAPC London Market Ltd is an FCA-authorised Lloyd's broker operating across both direct retail and wholesale insurance.Our business gives employees exposure to a broad range of commercial insurance products as well as access to insurers and the wider London Market.We are continuing to grow our retail commercial operation and are looking for someone who wants to grow with the business rather than simply move into another traditional account-handling role.Interested in this role? If you possess the relevant skills and experience please send your cv by return. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
