At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a specialist commercial motor portfolio and build long-term client relationships.
- Company: Established insurance team focused on commercial motor risks.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and team bonuses.
- Other info: Close-knit environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain technical ownership and work on varied, interesting business cases.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial insurance, particularly in motor trade or fleet.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Specialist commercial motor portfolio | Relationship-led broking | Technical development | Motorsport exposure
If you’re an experienced Senior Account Handler looking for a role with more technical ownership and less transactional broking, this Leeds-based opportunity offers the chance to manage a varied specialist commercial motor portfolio, including motor trade, fleet and motorsport-related risks.
You’ll take ownership of renewals, policy placement, client servicing and insurer negotiations, working closely with Account Executives and a focused panel of specialist markets. Risks typically carry premiums at a minimum of £5k with an average of £16,000-£18,000, and larger cases sometimes exceeding £100,000, giving you exposure to genuinely varied and technically interesting business.
Motorsport experience is not essential, with the business open to strong commercial motor, motor trade, fleet or wider commercial insurance experience. Salary £45,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Team bonus paying 7.5% of salary at 100% of the annual team income target, with increased payments for over-performance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid working.
- Monday - Friday 9 - 5pm with flexible working.
- Pension contribution, enhanced company sick pay and income protection.
- Life assurance and critical illness cover.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Discounted travel insurance, Cycle2Work scheme and paid volunteer days.
- £1,000 Recommend Talent payment when a referred employee passes probation.
You’ll join an established insurance team focused on specialist commercial motor risks and long-term client relationships. The environment is close-knit and technically focused, with the opportunity to build specialist knowledge while working alongside experienced Account Executives and insurer markets.
Manage renewals, mid-term adjustments and day-to-day servicing across a specialist commercial motor portfolio.
Support Account Executives with renewal strategy, new-business activity and long-term client relationships.
Provide appropriate technical insurance, risk-management and risk-prevention guidance.
Maintain accurate Acturis records and ensure FCA, regulatory and internal compliance requirements are met.
Experience as an Account Handler, Senior Account Handler, Commercial Broker or in a similar commercial insurance role.
Strong commercial insurance experience, ideally including commercial motor, motor trade, fleet or specialist motor risks.
Experience managing renewals, policy servicing, insurer negotiations and client requirements.
Senior Account Handler - Commercial Insurance in Leeds employer: Fintelligent Search
As a Senior Account Handler in our Leeds-based team, you'll thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises technical development and meaningful client relationships. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to engage with exciting motorsport events, making this an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in specialist commercial motor insurance.
