Account Handler – Construction & Real Estate

Job title: Account Handler – Construction & Real Estate

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Location: Leicester (Hybrid)

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Lawes Consulting Group are partnering with a well-established and very well-respected Leicester based Insurance Broker who is seeking an Account Handler to sit in the specialist Construction & Real Estate team. This is a business that has built a strong market reputation over a number of years and is renowned for offering a consistently high level of service to its impressive portfolio of corporate UK based and international clients.

Due to consistent growth, an opportunity has become available for an experienced, technically adept Broker who is comfortable handling mid-corporate cases and is able to provide an excellent level of advice and support to their clients. Whilst previous experience of operating in the Construction & Real Estate sector would be advantageous, it isn’t a prerequisite.

This is business that prides itself on creating a ‘grown up’ environment where it’s people can prosper and be rewarded for achieving outstanding results. There is a real focus on rewarding client servicing and allowing brokers to work with autonomy rather than be subject to micro management and an over emphasis on reporting and red-tape.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and service a portfolio of Construction & Real Estate clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
Collaborate with underwriters, insurers, and brokers to negotiate and secure the best coverage options for clients
Provide expert advice on a range of commercial insurance products, policy terms, and risk management solutions
Prepare and process renewals, endorsements, and adjustments accurately and efficiently
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies
Handle client queries, resolve issues promptly, and provide professional support
Assist in the development of new business opportunities through referrals and cross-selling additional products

DAY-TO-DAY

Gathering necessary information for policy renewals and adjustments
Liaise with insurers to obtain competitive quotes and ensure policies are placed efficiently
Maintain accurate client records and documentation within internal systems
Support business development activities through proactive client engagement and relationship management

EXPERIENCE

Ideally possess 3 or 4 years experience in handling a wide variety of commercial insurance products
An excellent knowledge of the UK general Insurance market
Ideally hold industry recognised qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships
Previous Acturis experience would be beneficial

SKILLS

Cert CII or DIP CII qualified would be advantageous
Strong organisational skills
Great communicator and team player

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