
Vacancies.
Account Executive
Technical Knowledge
• Understand the legal principles of insurance and insurance contracts.
• Work in line with the Financial Conduct Authority
Skills and Competencies
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a broking or underwriting environment.
• Competent in windows-based programmes; word, excel, outlook and internet.
• Excellent communication skills: written and oral.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Good time-keeping, organisation and able to work under pressure
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Positive can-do attitude.
Desirable
• Educated to GCSE level an advantage.
• Cert CII qualification an advantage.
Benefits
About us
Address
Laindon, Basildon, UK
About the job
Account Executive
Full time
Permanent – office based.
Laindon
A thriving and nationally expanding Insurance company are looking for a driven Account Executive to join their friendly, fast-paced office based in Laindon. This would suit someone from a commercial background in motor or fleet insurance.
Purpose
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the role will involve providing quotations for New Business and Renewals and being a point of contact for the Assistants. The role will require liaison with clients via telephone and e-mail, with the view of retention and maximising sales targets. This will be done using efficient communication and negotiation skills.
Key Responsibilities
Working in accordance with procedures, standards & guidelines set:
• Continuously identify areas for improvement and provide potential solutions to the
• company and reduce costs.
• Deliver excellent customer service whilst meeting customer requirements efficiently &
• effectively for New Business.
• Understand the processes and procedures required to provide quotations & put forward.
• suitable products to meet the client’s demands and needs.
• Ensure that all product information provided is clear, fair, and not misleading, allowing.
• the customer to make an informed decision.
• Calculate New Business premiums in accordance with the specific carrier’s risk.
• appetite and guidelines or liaise with insurers for all non-delegated authority business.
• Ensure that telephone calls are answered & dealt with promptly & efficiently.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of all customer interactions.
• Identify complaints and refer to the necessary complaint handler.
• Dealing with queries by email, telephone and in person ensuring that all SLAs are adhered.
• to.
• Required to be a referral point within the Branch.
• Ensure that you remain compliant in everything that you do; including but not limited to
• treating customers fairly, contract certainty & vulnerable customers.
At A for Appointments, we are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Requirements
Technical Knowledge
• Understand the legal principles of insurance and insurance contracts.
• Work in line with the Financial Conduct Authority
Skills and Competencies
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a broking or underwriting environment.
• Competent in windows-based programmes; word, excel, outlook and internet.
• Excellent communication skills: written and oral.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Good time-keeping, organisation and able to work under pressure
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Positive can-do attitude.
Desirable
• Educated to GCSE level an advantage.
• Cert CII qualification an advantage.
Benefits
Address
Laindon, Basildon, UK