Account Handler (Commercial)

Account Handler (Commercial) Job title: Account Handler (Commercial) Department: Commercial Location: Manchester Reporting to: Commercial Deputy Client Service Manager Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, 6% employer contribution pension scheme, buy & sell holiday scheme, cash plan, life assurance (4x basic salary), income protection, private medical insurance (when eligible), hybrid working, discounted insurance, EAP Main purpose of job To provide a quality service to clients in respect of renewal and new business insurance arrangements advising, arranging, and securing appropriate cover for our clients’ demands and needs. Verlingue have established Client Services teams in Manchester. Currently the Commercial team work with premium of up to  £10,000 & generally with two preferred Providers. The volume of business is rising rapidly and career opportunities within Manchester and in the wider Verlingue group are excellent should individuals demonstrate the required skills and success in their role. Key Accountabilities Maintaining relationship, interaction and liaising with insurers on day-to-day basis Maintaining relationship, interaction and liaising with insurers on day-to-day basis Processing MTA’s and administration Ensuring all communications, documents, invoices are issued in a compliant way in line with company Policies & Procedures and full utilisation of Acturis To answer the telephone, ensuring that information given is accurately recorded To update knowledge of insurance market as & when developments occur To continue improvement in technical insurance knowledge.  A minimum of Cert CII will be required within 12 months of employment To liaise with accounts department as and when required Broking clients under £10k premium (or passing to Corporate) and Scheme / Facility business Invoicing Policy wordings – checking correct and suitable for client demands, needs and cover requirements Risk Register production Updating records with any changes to client demands, needs, cover requirements, Fact Finds and underwriting information. Production of initial draft Broking presentation for Broker. Pipeline register completion Obtaining terms from holding insurers Renewal Report production Premium finance negotiation and administration Person Specification Previous experience in the insurance industry preferably with the Commercial Client Servicing experience Good working knowledge of the Acturis system Good working knowledge of on-line broking systems Good working knowledge of General Commercial Lines business and the Broking market A willingness to pursue professional qualifications A Can-do attitude with good communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent and accurate administration Ability to utilise IT for maximum advantage Drive to achieve results, solve problems and deliver service and ability to work to deadlines Good relationship building and influencing skills Aligned with the Verlingue values and behaviours Cert CII - desirable REF-(Apply online only)