Corporate Account Handler

Job Title – Corporate Account Handler
Contract – Permanent
Salary – GBP26,000 – GBP32,000
Location – Manchester

Our client is currently looking for a Client Service Advisor based in Manchester. The Client Service Advisor will be primarily responsible for providing a high quality, innovative and profitable service in accordance with the clients needs.

Responsibilities:

– Work with Client Managers to ensure the highest level of service to each assigned Client. This includes liaising with Client Managers to fully understand the Clients business and insurance requirements, contributing to the formulation of the Service Plan, Reports, Presentations and any other client documents etc., as required including visits to Clients, and communicating terms of settlement to Client, ensure premiums are debited (and allocated appropriately where necessary) and assist with maintenance of credit control standards
– Identify potential improvements in Client risk & insurance programme design and make recommendations to Client Manager and implement recommended changes for Clients if required
– Negotiate new business terms, renewal terms, Mid Term adjustments and cover extensions. Undertake negotiations with insurers as agreed, marketing & negotiating terms as required – fully support the broking function to achieve optimum solution for the client
– Preparation of comprehensive marketing presentations and the renewal report, working with the Broking Managers to prepare full cover comparisons as required
– Establish and develop effective working relationships with Insurers and where appropriate, differentiating with the Client; the cover, service and industry knowledge that a specific Insurer could deliver to them
– Provide on-going communication with the client following queries/alterations and ensure Client Manager is kept appraised of developments
– Identify revenue development opportunities on allocated Client accounts, using knowledge of products/services in the wider company community, and make recommendations to Client Managers
– Ensure contract certainty is delivered. Act as an escalation point for colleagues in relation to contract certainty queries, mentors others as appropriate
– Take ownership of problems and their resolution, seeking assistance where necessary

Experience & Skills:

As a Client Service Advisor your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

– ACII or equivalent is preferred but not essential
– Insurance experience required, ideally gained at an insurance broker
– High level of FCA Principle and Procedures
– Good level of technical knowledge, especially in the major classes, Property / Casualty and Combined
– Organised, with the ability to prioritise work, delivering accurately and on time
– Embrace change and react positively

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact us now on 01992 445 710 or email us at admin@lawesgroup.co.uk

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