Position: Account Handler

Location: Dundee/Aberdeen

Salary: Competitive

Experience: Essential

We’re on the lookout for a full time Account Handler to join our team in Dundee or Aberdeen.

The ideal candidate will have previous commercial broking experience across all classes of business with a good technical knowledge of products.

You will be provided with outstanding account support, a unique service proposition and backed by one of the strongest independent brands in the industry.

Full details of the job description can be found below:

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Account Executive and accompany on client visits where necessary
• New Business and Renewal Broking [adopting defensive strategies] following discussion with Account Executive
• Discuss Strategy with and prepare accurate submissions for Insurers
• Obtain all quotations and compare differences in cover and policy wordings
• Analyse claims prints and cross refer with claims department
• Prepare Reports for New Business and Renewals in advance of client meeting, assuring all deadlines are met
• Provide support service to a broad range of both Commercial & Corporate Clients
• Day to day contact for clients handling all queries/amendments
• Keeping internal systems up to date at all times
• Check and issue both New Business/Renewal documentation and MTA endorsements in a timely manner
• Invoice as required – accurately and in a timely manner
• Credit Control – chase outstanding monies where required

Skills and Experience 

• Excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge of general insurance contracts & cover provided
• Knowledge of Acturis system including accurate preparation of reports & presentations – preferable
• Obtain insurance industry qualifications as appropriate to job and maintain knowledge as required by CII via CPD record
• Maintain a good working relationship with clients, Insurers and Colleagues
• Ability to prioritise tasks/workload to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and compliance

To apply for this vacancy, please forward all CV’s to Dundee Branch Manager, Kirsty Mackie, kirsty.mackie@gs-group.uk.com