Placement Broker

Our client is a long standing independent broker and due to continued growth they are looking for an experienced Broker that will focus purely on the placement of commercial risks with a panel of general and specialist insurers. This is a market facing role, speaking with insurers throughout the day and collaborating with Account Executives and Account Handlers to ensure the best coverage and deal is secured for the client.

Key Duties:

Marketing commercial risks to insurers for new business and renewals 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, ideally within a similar role or as a Commercial Account Handler 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 25 days holiday, an enhanced pension, a bonus scheme, support for professional qualifications and plenty of scope for career progression.

Flexible working on offer, with 2 days at home available.