Commercial Account Handler
Location: Newbury
Salary: Negotiable + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
I'm currently working with a well-established commercial insurance broker who is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join its friendly and established team in Newbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least two years' commercial insurance experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive broking environment.
Working closely with a nominated Account Executive and the wider team, you'll provide technical broking, client relationship and administrative support, managing a portfolio of commercial and corporate clients across a variety of industries.
You'll be involved in servicing existing accounts, handling renewals, mid-term adjustments and new business opportunities, as well as preparing market presentations, negotiating with insurers and ensuring clients receive the best possible insurance solutions.
There will also be opportunities to get out and meet clients, accompany Account Executives on renewal meetings and play an active role in developing existing relationships and identifying additional business opportunities.
This is a great long-term opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Account Handler looking to broaden their responsibilities and progress within the commercial insurance market.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive broking and administrative support to Account Executives, helping achieve new business and renewal targets.
- Manage the renewal process, including preparing renewal documentation, reviewing claims experience and obtaining competitive terms from insurers.
- Handle new business enquiries, renewals and mid-term adjustments across a range of commercial insurance products.
- Prepare detailed market submissions and renewal review presentations.
- Negotiate premiums and terms with insurers to secure the best outcomes for clients.
- Support Account Executives with prospect research and new business pipeline management.
- Identify opportunities for additional cover, including Excess Liability, D&O, Excess PI and other specialist services.
- Attend client meetings alongside Account Executives to strengthen relationships and support retention.
- Respond to client, insurer and third-party enquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records, manage diaries and ensure documentation, outstanding premiums and renewal terms are followed up.
- Build strong relationships with clients, insurers and internal colleagues.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive, negotiable basic salary.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Death in Service cover.
- Access to a flexible benefits package.
- Annual share-save scheme.
- Fully funded professional qualifications and ongoing development support.
- A supportive working environment with genuine long‑term career progression opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- At least two years' experience within the commercial insurance industry, ideally in a broking or underwriting capacity.
- Experience handling commercial insurance policies, including new business, renewals and mid-term adjustments.
- Good technical understanding of commercial insurance products and the wider insurance market.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Good negotiation and broking capabilities.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience using Acturis would be advantageous.
- A commitment to working towards or achieving Cert CII.
- Full UK driving licence.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Commercial Account Handler looking for a new challenge in Newbury, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an established broker offering a competitive package, professional development and the chance to take on greater responsibility.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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