Insurance Broker
Location: Belfast
Package: Negotiable + Benefits
ABL Group, the leading insurance broker in Northern Ireland, are looking to recruit a Broker to join their Commercial team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced insurance professional to join a fast-moving & progressive business, where high quality work is rewarded with the opportunities to progress within the organisation.
Duties to be performed in the role will include:
- Liaising with clients directly in the broking, processing and daily administration of new business, mid-term alterations and renewals .
- Working with business strategy and support the development plans for retention and growth of income.
- Provide complete professional insurance advice and service to existing clients.
- Negotiate with underwriters to find the most suitable insurance for client at the best price.
- Ensure clients understand the terms and the extent of the cover provided in line with industry regulations.
- Arrange specialised types of insurance cover. This involves preparing reports for insurance underwriters and surveyors and negotiating with insurers.
- Advise clients on risk management and help to devise new ways to mitigate risks.
- Develop and maintain networks/formal channels within and outside the Company to gain information and develop own breadth of awareness and understanding.
- Ensuring the adherence to New Business and Renewal timeline procedure
- Work closely with Senior Brokers and Account Directors on renewals.
- Maintain relationships with key partners in the market through meetings and providing feedback and updates to the team.
- Raise debits and credits in an accurate and timely manner and liaise with accounts when necessary.
- Ensure the highest standards of customer care, service and client retention
- Provide less experienced staff with support (i.e. technical and underwriting expertise) as and when required.
- Liaise with Claims Department to gather information on clients claim history and impact this will have on future business.
- Carry out periodical reviews on systems and processes currently in place within own areas of responsibility to improve efficiency going forward.
- Keep abreast of and assess the impact of external (such as legal and regulatory) changes as they relate to the role.
- Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as the Board may request from time to time.
Knowledge and Skills
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a broker/account handler role
- Professional qualification - CII or working towards professional qualifications
- Interpersonal / Communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Strong trading skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Relationship management (Internal & External)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Experience using Acturis system
For more information please apply online or contact Dan Hurley.