Motor Account Handler - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - The Benefact Group

The Benefact Group

Verified Company

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Working hours:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration:
Permanent

Location:
Newcastle

About the role:

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our business Lycetts Insurance Brokers in Newcastle.

Lycetts General Insurance Division are looking for an experienced Motor Broker to join their team in Newcastle. The position would suit someone satisfied in an office-based role and happy to work within a tight knit team.

Key responsibilities
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To act as Motor Broking handler within the Group Motor department
To prepare new business proposals, renewal schedules and contact client prior to renewal within compliance manual timescales
Negotiate alternative quotes prior to renewal dates where appropriate
Deal with all documentation, invoices, credit notes, etc. ensuring a smooth and troublefree renewal for the client
Foster good relations with insurance companies
Ensure that the Lycetts' delegated authority under agency agreements is not exceeded
Operate an effective credit control system and report as required.

Knowledge, skills and experience
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Experience in obtaining quotes and placing business
Good confident customer skills both written & oral
Good negotiating skills and the ability to build good relationships with both clients and insurers/underwriters
Good organisational ability
Wellpresented, hardworking, proactive team player with initiative

Advantageous Attributes:

Knowledge of Word/Excel
Experience with the OpenGI broking software
Insurance qualifications
Sound knowledge of FCA requirements within a broking role
Knowledge of wide range of motor insurance products and companies, for private but mainly fleet business, including agricultural vehicle fleets

What we offer
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A competitive salary
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Flexible and hybrid working available upon successful completion of probation
Competitive Personal Pension
Annual Bonus scheme (Discretionary based on individual and company performance)
Life Assurance cover up to 4 x salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 26 and 27 for 5 and 10 years' service respectively)
Career development opportunities with funded support and financial incentives for all professional qualifications.

About us:

Committed to making a difference:

We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace.

Our employees are encouraged to take at least one day a year to help a charity of their choice, offering practical and professional support, as part of our MyGiving programme.

Our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, valuing wellbeing, flexibility and being part of a team.