Hybrid Account Handler – Commercial Insurance

at Everywhen

• Job title: Account Handler – Commercial Insurance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Darlington, United Kingdom

About the role

• Account Handler managing daily operations for client portfolios at Everywhen, the UK's largest independent insurance broker. Developing professional relationships and resolving client inquiries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of assigned portfolio on a day to day basis
• Develop, maintain and cultivate a constructive and professional relationship with clients and insurers at all levels
• Be the first point of contact for day to day enquiries from clients, providers and other internal and external sources
• Independently respond to queries from both clients and insurers in a pro-active manner, whilst keeping consultants informed as appropriate
• Co-ordinate administration of schemes including invoicing, membership data, claims data, communication materials and other associated queries
• Prepare template client reports as request by Account Executive
• Resolve any identified discrepancies in provider documentation before sending to clients
• Periodically attend client meetings with the Account Executive, subject to agreement of the Account Handler Team Leader and team resourcing
• Maintain client records and data in line with Everywhen systems and protocols
• Provide a proactive professional telephone handling service for both internal & external contracts, including clients, providers and Everywhen colleagues.

Requirements

• Background in Insurance - Either at an Insurer or Broker
• Background in Customer Service/Sales
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of information quickly, while maintaining attention to detail
• Effective teamworking skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Willingness to learn
• Resilience, to enable you to deal with problems and constructive criticism.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Everywhen family
• Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects
• Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
• 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
• 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group!