Account Handler - Cheshire, United Kingdom - Birkdale Insurance Group

    Birkdale Insurance Group
    Birkdale Insurance Group Cheshire, United Kingdom

    Found in: Jooble UK O L C2 - 1 week ago

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    Account Handler

    About us

    Birkdale insurance Group have a great team of people, with a wealth of experience within the insurance industry.

    Since setting up Birkdale Insurance group, we have gone from strength to strength.

    This is thanks to the hard work from the team, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

    The Opportunity

    Due to our continued growthwe have an incredible opportunity for an Account Handlerwho will be part of our expanding team and crucial to growing our already successful business.

    You will be responsible for processing quotations, new business, mid-term adjustments, and renewal retention to grow a book of business.

    This role would suit a career driven individual, preferably someone who has experience within a similar role who isfull of energy, warm, friendly, and professional in their manorwhilst having the drive to exceed targets.

    So, if you are looking for career advancement then this is the role for you.

    Knowledge & Skills required.

    • Proven experience within the Insurance environment.
    • Good technical knowledge of Insurance.
    • Proficient in using Open GI (preferable not essential).
    • Strong client relationship skills.
    • Solid communication and articulation skills.
    • Possess good IT skills to use Microsoft programmes.

    Responsibilities

    • Negotiate and agree terms and cover.
    • Take instructions from new clients, ensuring cover commences at the correct time, all relevant paperwork is completed premium is collected, and relevant records and diary entries are created.
    • Take instructions from existing customers in respect of alterations to existing policies, ensuring insurers are notified and records updated.
    • Liaise with insurers and product providers to provide the best possible coverage for our clients

    About you

    • Preferably3-5 years of insurance broking experience
    • Preferably, proficient in using OGI to manage clients, including a computer diary system.
    • Be able to problem solve, use own initiative and judgement.
    • Ability to continuously prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
    • Client and service delivery focused.
    • Self-motivated and results driven.
    • A good standard of education to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
    • Must have good command of English language, both written and verbal
    • Demonstrate attributes of honesty, integrity, due skill, care and diligence at all times
    • Solid communication and articulation skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that offers very real career progression opportunities, with continued ambitious plans for growth.

    In return we will offer:

    • A competitive Salary
    • Pension contributions
    • Bonus Scheme
    • Regular employment engagement events
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

    Location: Nantwich

    Salary & Benefits: Salary (negotiable) from £25,000 - £30,000

    Monday Friday 9am-5pm

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