Account Handler - Leeds, United Kingdom - Towergate Insurance Brokers

Towergate Insurance Brokers
Towergate Insurance Brokers
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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Commercial Account Handler -West One Leeds - ARDEB856516


The role of the Account Handler is to provide office-based support to their assigned Account Executive in the day to day running of the client portfolio, including setting up all appropriate actions required for contract renewal.

The Account Handler is thefirst point of contact for all client and provider queries and issues as they arise and is expected to have the skills and knowledge to understand what actions are required to meet the expectations of all parties.


Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the smooth running of assigned portfolio on a day to day basis
  • Develop, maintain and cultivate a constructive and professional relationship with clients and insurers at all levels
  • Be the first point of contact for day to day enquiries from clients, providers and other internal and external sources
  • Independently respond to queries from both clients and insurers in a proactive manner, whilst keeping consultants informed as appropriate
  • Coordinate administration of schemes including invoicing, membership data, claims data, communication materials and other associated queries
  • Prepare template client reports as request by Account Executive
  • Resolve any identified discrepancies in provider documentation before sending to clients
  • Maintain client records and data in line with Towergate systems and protocols
  • Provide a proactive professional telephone handling service for both internal & external contracts, including clients, providers and Towergate colleagues.

Essential Criteria - must be clearly demonstrated on CV

  • Background in Insurance
  • Broker
  • Background in Customer Service
  • Acturis use is essential

Also, Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • The ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of information quickly, while maintaining attention to detail
  • Effective teamworking skills
  • Influencing and negotiation skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Willingness to learn
  • Resilience, to enable you to deal with problems and constructive criticism
  • Various commercial product knowledge


In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family and be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing.


Some of the other benefits are:

  • Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
  • Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
  • Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects
  • Pensions scheme for when you feel it's time to retire
  • 24hour support for physical and mental wellbeing


Oyster Risk Solutions, within Ardonagh Advisory is part of the Ardonagh Group which spans the breadth of the insurance sector and is powered by more than 9000 employees.

The diversity of brands and breadth of products and solutions for our customers bringshuge opportunity.

We are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.


Why not check us out on LinkedIn to find out what life's really like at Ardonagh.
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The Company


With 80 local offices, over 2000 team members and over 100,000 clients, Towergate Insurance Brokers has the largest footprint and biggest salesforce in the UK.

We're community brokers and risk experts backed by the scale and spirit of the UK's largest independentbroker.

We've got big ambitions for the future - join us for the journey and make your mark on the local community.

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