Client Manager/Account Handler

We are seeking a talented Client Manager/Account Handler to join the Marsh Commercial/Bishop Skinner Team. This role will be based in the Witham office. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least four days a week in the office after an initial probation period.

In this position, you will take ownership of a diverse book of business, driving day‑to‑day operations such as renewals, mid‑term adjustments, quotations, and promptly addressing client inquiries. Whether you bring experience as an Account Handler in commercial, personal lines, marine, or private client sectors—or you’re a passionate client‑facing professional eager to dive into the marine insurance world—this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow with a global leader in insurance. Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders are key to your success in this role.

• Data inputting and maintenance of accurate client details, ensuring data is consistently updated as required.
• Preparation of Scheme and open market renewal packs including pre‑renewal checks and update of claims information within the required renewal timeframe.
• Policy documentation checking against client computer records to ensure accuracy.
• Process transactions on system for secured scheme renewals and mid‑term adjustments.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure efficient and prompt handling of all matters, day to day enquiries and renewal requests/workflow.
• Answering all incoming calls on the main‑line numbers and routing calls efficiently and effectively to their destination.
• Take ownership of First Notification of Loss (FNoL) reports to the Claims Unit.
• Daily recording of cheques and payments received or card transactions and notification to/from Finance Operations.
• Reconcile accounting queries.
• Notice board updates.
• General Housekeeping – maintaining a safe working environment.
• Ad hoc administration duties, as required – such as word processing, database updates, taking minutes, ordering stationary etc.

• Previous client facing insurance experience.
• Good academic background supported by good grades at A-Level and/or GCSE in subjects that include Maths and English.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar capacity and taking ownership of similar responsibilities in an office environment would be advantageous, ideally within Insurance or Customer Service.
• Good communication skills and telephone manner are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills in completing assigned tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledge of Acturis would be an advantage.
• This role may suit someone looking for their first role in the insurance market.

• Previous Marine Insurance Experience.
• Interest in boating or travel would be an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Strong numerical skills.

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well‑being.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office‑based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.