Our client is one of the largest independent broker in the region and due to the addition of three dedicated Development Executives, they are looking for a Commercial Broker that will focus purely on the placement of new business with a panel of general and specialist insurers.
This is a purely market facing role, speaking with insurers throughout the day and liaising with Account Executives and Account Handler once the best deals have been secured.
Key Duties:
- Marketing commercial risks to insurers for new business
- Preparing market documentation, with assistance from Account Handlers
- Preparing policies where appropriate and send to Account/Development Executives for their input
- Reviewing submissions from producers, ensuring all information is accurate before going out to the market
- Broking to local as well as some international and Lloyd's markets
- Ensuring that all market documentation is closed in a timely and appropriate manner
- Utilising extensive experience gained as a Broker to hold competent and technical conversations with insurers
Skills Required:
- Good technical knowledge within commercial insurance, spending time as an Account Handler within a broker
- Established relationships with insurers is highly beneficial
- Ability to communicate effectively, with a proven track record in negotiating suitable deals with commercial insurance clients
- A proactive approach and the ability to manage a number of on-going cases at any one time
There is a competitive basic salary on offer, along with a benefits package which includes 26 days holiday, a enhanced pension, a business and personal bonus scheme, support for professional qualifications and plenty of scope for career progression. Flexible working on offer, with 2 days at home available.