We're Hiring | Account Handler / Junior Broker
Location: City of London, United Kingdom
Company: Vanguard Broking
Industry: Marine Insurance | Insurance Broking
Ready to take the next step from Account Handling into Marine Insurance Broking?
Vanguard Broking is a marine insurance brokerage based in London, placing cover across all lines of Marine Insurance. We're looking for an Account Handler to join us who is ready to step into a hybrid broking role which they can make their own.
The Role
This is a hybrid position for someone currently account handling who wants a genuine route into broking. You'll manage your own portfolio day-to-day while taking on increasing exposure to placement, negotiation and client-facing broking work — with the aim of growing into a full broking role. War risk and hull & machinery experience is the priority, but candidates with broader marine experience across other classes are equally welcome.
Key responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of marine insurance clients: renewals, mid-term adjustments and day-to-day queries
- Preparing quotations, policy documentation and market submissions
- Increasing involvement in placing and negotiating cover with underwriters, starting with renewals and simpler risks and building up to leading placements
- Supporting claims handling and liaising with clients and insurers through to resolution
- Attending client and market meetings alongside senior brokers as part of your development
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with FCA and Lloyd's market requirements
What we're looking for
- Current experience as an account handler in marine insurance, with a clear ambition to move into broking
- War risk and hull & machinery experience essential.
- Confident communicator, comfortable building relationships with clients and underwriters
- Organised, detail-focused and able to manage a busy portfolio under deadline pressure
- A genuine appetite to learn the placement and negotiation side of the business
What we offer
- A structured path from account handling into broking, with mentoring from senior brokers
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Exposure to specialist and complex marine risks across war, K&R
- Support for CII study and professional development
Interested in developing your marine insurance broking career?
We would also welcome referrals from professionals within the London marine insurance market.
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