Commercial Insurance Broker

Commercial Insurance Broker Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join our Insurance Brokers. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to develop your career toward an Account Executive role within a growing brokerage. You will provide essential support to our Commercial Manager, working with a small team of three junior account staff. Your role will span new business placement, client servicing, renewals, and the day-to-day management of commercial insurance risks. Key Responsibilities New Business & Placement ● Support the placement of new commercial risks with underwriters and broking partners ● Prepare quotation requests and supporting documentation ● Liaise with clients and underwriters to secure terms and arrange placement ● Maintain accurate records and documentation Renewals & Servicing ● Manage the renewal of commercial policies across a broad range of risks ● Process mid-term adjustments and policy variations ● Handle client queries and claims support ● Ensure timely renewals and compliance with policy documentation Team & Supervision ● Provide oversight and support to three junior account staff members ● Act as support to the Commercial Manager on key accounts and initiatives ● Assist with training, quality control, and process improvement Professional Development ● Contribute to the growth and efficiency of the commercial team ● Develop expertise in a broad range of commercial insurance risks ● Progress toward an Account Executive role as experience and opportunity allow Person Specification Essential Requirements ● Minimum 5 years of broad commercial insurance experience ● Proven experience in renewals, mid-term adjustments, new business, and risk placement ● Sound knowledge of commercial insurance products and markets ● Property insurance experience, or broad commercial combined risks background ● Strong administrative and organisational skills ● Professional client-facing manner and communication skills ● Ability to work as part of a team and support junior staff ● Own transport or practical commuting arrangement to Billericay Desirable Requirements ● Experience in an independent brokerage environment ● Experience with commercial combined risks ● Aspiration to progress toward an Account Executive or Account Manager role ● Familiarity with broking software and systems