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Senior Account Handler

Howden Birmingham senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Account Handler to join our Commercial team in Birmingham. This role involves managing new business, handling renewals, mid-term adjustments, and providing professional advice to corporate clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in achieving client retention targets by providing excellent service.
  • Liaise with Client Directors/Account Executives to ensure appropriate renewal strategies.
  • Undertake market exercises to establish competitive terms.
  • Acquire renewal terms and present to clients.
  • Issue renewal documentation in line with contract certainty.
  • Ensure premiums are collected prior to the commencement of cover.
  • Handle client queries professionally.
  • Record relevant information on Acturis.
  • Produce accurate documentation using Howden templates.
  • Process adjustments in line with procedures.
  • Actively cross-sell products from other divisions.
  • Liaise with other branches and Group Resources as necessary.

Knowledge:

  • Working knowledge of General Insurance and the CII's Code of Ethics and GDPR.
  • Minimum of 5 years commercial insurance experience.
  • Acturis knowledge.

Skills:

  • Excellent technical insurance skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to process work quickly and efficiently.
  • Excellent client service skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and broking skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to gather and analyse information.
  • Ability to persuade and influence others.

Qualifications:

  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
  • A level (desirable).
  • DIP (desirable).

What we offer:

  • A career that you define.
  • Opportunities for growth and development.
  • A culture that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Reasonable adjustments to ensure the role aligns with your needs.

Skills

Required

  • General Insurance
  • CII's Code of Ethics
  • GDPR
  • Acturis
  • Technical Insurance Skills
  • Client Service Skills
  • Negotiation and Broking Skills

Nice to have

  • A level
  • DIP
  • Acturis experience
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