Are you a skilled insurance professional ready to elevate your career?
We are on the lookout for a proactive and client-focused Account Handler to join our high-performing Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a respected insurance brokerage, managing a diverse portfolio of mid-large commercial clients and delivering top-tier service in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We offer hybrid working options, a supportive team culture, and a role where your expertise will truly make an impact. This role will be pivotal to retaining profitable existing business and generating new business where possible.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide ongoing servicing to existing clients and closely manage the relationships throughout the renewal cycle to ensure retention of the account – outside of this strategically communicate with customers as required.
* Analyse customer needs and cover and identify any opportunities to strengthen their risk management structures.
* Identify cross-selling opportunities for the Sales team where possible.
* Market and present customer accounts to insurers and negotiate premiums in turn on their behalf.
* Collect and submit any additional information required by underwriters and follow up to ensure placement of the risk.
* Input all information correctly onto Applied Relay and ensure clear and concise file notes.
* Monitor and review business figures (new business, renewals, fees & commission, margins etc) and ensure collection of monies due on the account.
* Attend customer meetings with the Sales team on prospects and provide subject matter expert support as required.
* Lead and participate in business projects as they arise.
* Stay abreast of insurer appetites and competitor activity in the marketplace and react accordingly.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements, Central Bank codes, and Brown & Brown Ireland procedures and business ethics.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
* 3 + years' experience working in commercial broking OR relevant insurance experience.
* Good knowledge of commercial insurances product ranges across the various markets for the following:
Property and Business Interruption Employer's Public & Products Liability
Motor Fleet/Motor Trade
Professional Indemnity
Management Liability (Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practice Liability
Cyber Liability Insurance
* APA/CIP qualified
* Customer knowledge and understanding of their business and industry sectors
* Proven track record in customer account management and retention
* Clear and comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and legal environment
What benefits do we offer?
* Market Competitive Salary
* Discounted Personal Insurances
* An active Sports & Social Club
* Pension & Associated Benefits
* Generous Parental Leave Policies
* Stock Purchase Scheme
* Insurance Exam Support Scheme including paid study leave
* Hybrid Working Opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Onsite parking
* A progressive and vibrant working environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* What are your salary expectations for this position?
Experience:
* Commercial brokering or relevant insurance: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* APA/CIP (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person