Account Handler (FINPRO)

The role

We’re now looking for a motivated Account Handler/ Broker to join the Jensten Group. You will work within the Financial & Professional Risk (FINPRO) division- working on Retail & Wholesale business, assisting in the retention of the client portfolio and the identification of new development/ growth opportunities. Based from our Marlow House office in Central London (flexible with hybrid working options), you’ll look after a book of business which is made up of long-standing Professional Indemnity clients. Some key objectives & responsibilities will include:

• Handling renewals and mid-term adjustments by assessing the risk and claims information held on file, taking additional information from clients and obtaining quotations from insurers.
• Putting forward renewal quotations to customers in a timely manner and chasing for instructions with the view of achieving optimum profitable renewal retention rate and growth within the set timescales.
• Dealing with mid-term adjustments
• Develop and sustain effective relationships with clients, and effectively analyse client needs and develop solutions.
• Respond promptly to client queries and ensure that all communications with customers and/or insurers or other business contacts are accurately recorded.
• Attending joint visits with the Senior Account Executive.

About you

As our Account Handler, you’ll have excellent communication and written skills with a keen eye for detail & accuracy. You will be the type of person who wants to constantly develop, and you can expect fantastic career progression, training & development within the role and Insurance Industry in general. You will also be or have:

• Insurance background- handling both Retail & Wholesale clients
• Professional Indemnity experience (ideally)
• Experience as an Account Handler with a progressive Insurance background
• Experience of working with Insurers and clients
• Relevant qualifications (e.g Cert CII) or working towards (ideally)
• Great customer service skills
• Excellent telephone manner, being able to network & build working relationships easily
• Drive and genuine passion to learn and develop within Insurance
• Able to use initiative and can multi-task, updating relevant systems and admin
• Acturis systems knowledge & experience (ideally)

Rewards & Benefits

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include:

• Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme.
• Flexibility with Hybrid working options (3 in the office and 2 from home once settled in)
• 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
• Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
• Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you
• Group Life Assurance cover- a massive X4 of salary
• 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid
• Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career
• Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually

About Us:

Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place over £650m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.

We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too.

And that is why you should join us!

Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow.

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