Account Handler

Salary: Up to £40,000 plus bonus

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Location: Billericay (Hybrid)

Direct Corporate Risks Ltd, part of the Lloyd & Whyte Broking Division, is looking for an Account Handler to join the team in Billericay.

As an Account Handler you will be responsible for processing vehicle adjustments, MID updates, liaising with clients and insurers on vehicle and fleet related queries, date input, processing and invoicing for new clients.

• Liaising with clients on a daily basis, answering incoming telephone enquiries and dealing with any necessary policy amendments on motor fleet policies as required, including the updating of the MID and discussing risks with insurers and client.
• Negotiating terms/quotes with underwriters.
• Account management including renewal chasers through to file closures.
• Undertaking vehicle amendments and adjustments, including updating the Motor Insurance Database.
• New business processing, finance set ups and documentation issue.

• Proven experience working in the UK insurance industry.
• Outcome focused, self‑motivated, enthusiastic & strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage your own time and prioritise work without supervision, to meet deadlines.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Strong contribution to the team through own ideas, initiatives and concepts.

• Hold a Certificate in Insurance.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Group Personal Pension
• Bonus scheme
• A holiday buy scheme
• An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance
• Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
• Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications
• Paid time off for volunteering

As a team we value teamwork, a drive to succeed, accountability and a desire to provide the very highest quality of advice to our clients – we provide an extensive training so our team are not only specialists in insurance, but also in the industries in which our clients operate.

If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.