Account Handler - Construction & Real Estate - Lawes Consulting Group : Job Details

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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