Account Handler
Gallagher
- Brierley Hill, West Midlands
- Permanent
- Full-time
OverviewWe're looking for an experienced, dedicated and results driven Account Handler to join our team.Focussed on mentoring less experienced colleagues, sharing expertise in order to achieve, whilst ultimately putting the customer first.Provide a quality service, acquire optimal retention numbers and push for growth where appropriate.How you'll make an impact
- Create documents for new customers, along with any mid-term adjustments and renewals information too. Ensure all customer details are recorded accurately and entered onto system in a timely fashion
- Obtain renewal terms for customers, always ensure you've explored other options before providing the best available solution. Prepare renewal closings from meeting minutes and ensure cover is bound by renewal date
- Deal with Insurer and customer queries about their policies. Confirm cover with relevant insurers, process policies and chase up outstanding documentation when required
- Deal with account queries and credit control matters highlighting any concerns to account managers.
- Apply fundamental legal and regulatory policy in relation to internal policies and the insurance contract as required
- Currently holding or working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications, Dip CII or FIT would be an advantage. Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, with an intermediate knowledge of general insurance, London Market, Lloyd’s and Industry products, services.
- Previous experience in the insurance industry is essential, as is having worked to targets within a regulated, measurable framework and achieved SLAs.
- Risk aware in handling customer information, 100% customer centric, focussed on the best possible outcome for our customers at all times.
- Due diligence and process driven to deadlines, task focused, results oriented and takes initiative when assisting team members!
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, confident when building and maintaining rapport, strong planning and analytical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in MS office
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ 5 more days
- Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
- Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
- Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
- Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
- Three fully paid volunteering days per year
- Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
- Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
- Critical illness cover
- Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
- Season ticket loan
- Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
- Emergency back-up family care
- And many more…