£30K/yr to £40K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Account Handler - New Business

Posted by MACTALENT LTD.

The Role

Supports their Team to deliver an excellent and comprehensive service in the administration of new business, renewal and mid-term changes so that customers' needs are best satisfied through suitable cover and pricing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Actively work toward business development, attracting new clients as well as renewing existing.
  • Works with minimal guidance to organise own work activities to ensure that personal and Team objectives are achieved
  • Participates in team meetings as required, reporting on business progress within their area of expertise
  • Provides relevant management information to senior managers
  • Reviews client documentation to ensure that information presented is sufficiently comprehensive/accurate to support the quoting process
  • Prepares or checks market presentations
  • Liaises with clients and ensures client queries are resolved
  • Responds to market and third-party queries as appropriate
  • Is aware of, and satisfies, territory, tax and legislation requirements
  • Produces high quality and compliant market documentation ensuring appropriate authorisations are secured
  • Plans the most appropriate solution for the client's demands and needs
  • Liaises with support technicians and IBA as required
  • Ensures up to date records are always maintained on the Company system
  • Knows when to seek guidance from senior members of the team
  • Negotiates with underwriters to place insurance that balances quality, coverage and price

Skills & Attributes

  • Good understanding of Team objectives and how own role contributes to these.
  • Specific systems knowledge relevant to role.
  • Customer focused approach
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work flexibly to achieve tight deadlines/targets with good organisation skills
  • Analytical and able to solve problems
  • An attention to detail and willingness to learn
  • Calm and resilient under pressure
  • Able to positively react to change
  • Is a team player, networks and able to build sustainable relationships
  • Able to build sustainable working relationships

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
  • A levels (desirable)
  • Attainment of the LLMIT (the Lloyd's and London Market Introductory Test), where relevant to the role
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