Account Handler / Broker Technician - 6 Months Contract
Location: London
Salary: £50k - £60k (Pro Rata)
Team: Financial Lines
My client is looking for a proactive, organised and motivated Account Handler or Broker Technician to join a FI broking team.
You will provide essential technical and administrative support, helping to manage the day-to-day servicing of client accounts and ensuring the smooth and efficient placement and administration of business.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced insurance professional who has a strong understanding of the London insurance market, is confident working independently and can take ownership of their workload.
The successful candidate must be a self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to anticipate the needs of brokers, taking initiative rather than waiting to be directed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day account handling and technical support to the Financial Lines broking team.
- Support brokers with the preparation, processing and administration of new business, renewals and mid-term adjustments.
- Assist with the production and processing of market submissions, slips, endorsements and policy documentation.
- Liaise with insurers, underwriters and clients to obtain information, documentation and updates.
- Manage policy administration, including checking documentation for accuracy and ensuring records are maintained.
- Monitor renewal dates and assist brokers in ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across internal systems.
- Ensure all relevant documentation and information is uploaded and maintained within Brokasure.
- Support premium processing, invoicing and other associated account administration.
- Proactively identify outstanding tasks and follow these through to completion.
- Build strong working relationships with brokers, insurers and internal stakeholders.
- Help improve processes and ensure the team operates as efficiently as possible.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in an insurance account handling, broking technician or technical support role.
- Experience within the London insurance market would be advantageous.
- Exposure to Financial Lines, including Professional Indemnity, D&O, Cyber or similar classes, is desirable.
- Must have experience using Brokasure.
- Strong technical and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicating with brokers, underwriters and clients.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong working knowledge of insurance documentation and policy administration.
- Good IT skills and confidence working with insurance systems.