Commercial Insurance Adviser

Title: Commercial Insurance Adviser
Location: Poole

**Salary**: Negotiable

**Overview**:
At Alan & Thomas Insurance Brokers (part of Brown & Brown Europe) we are currently looking for a Commercial Insurance Adviser to join the exciting and welcoming SME broking team in Poole.

The role of the Adviser is an important sales and advisory position and your role will primarily involve selling/offering and renewing contracts of insurance, either stand alone or as part of a portfolio, to clients within a specific company division. As the Adviser you will manage an existing book of business but will also be expected to assist with new enquiries to expand the Company’s client base and assist with achievement of the company’s new business targets.

As an Adviser you will need to deliver effective, quality advice and efficient customer service combined with a commitment to own professional development. Key will be an ability for you to work cooperatively and efficiently with all colleagues both within the Broking and Service areas to ensure effective achievement of overall objectives.

**The day to day**:

- Deal with nominated new & existing business insurance enquiries in a proactive manner
- Administration of clients insurance requirements on a daily basis in relation to renewals, midterm adjustments and new business enquiries, obtaining quotations and accounting procedures
- Review the demands and needs of assigned customers and advise on the most appropriate insurances to meet their demands and needs.
- Produce high quality Broking submission reports and broke risks to the Insurance market demonstrating effective negotiation skills.
- Ensure high quality client documentation is produced and provide to clients.
- Liaise with insurers and other third parties regarding client’s insurance needs building effective business relationships.
- Provide technical support to colleagues on request.
- Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues assisting in achievement of overall company objectives
- Adhere to FCA regulations and requirements.

**What’s on offer**:

- Comparable and comprehensive salary package & benefits
- Joint Pension contribution scheme
- Salary Sacrifice options including dental and healthcare
- Discounts site for restaurants, cinema, retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & Wellbeing programme
- Casual dress code in office
- Performance related bonus
- Annual leave that rises with length of service

**Your Experience**:

- Requirement of at least 1+ year general insurance experience either broking or underwriting
- Ability to handle new business enquiries, renewals and mid term adjustments of insurance policies
- Good customer service and negotiation skills
- Effective planning, administration and organisational skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to professionally represent the Company
- Ability to build successful, mutually beneficial business relationships with all stakeholders, i.e. prospects / clients / insurers / colleagues.
- Acturis insurance broking software knowledge is an advantage
- Commitment to progress towards Cert CII
- Possession of a full driving licence

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Poole (Dorset, South West Region): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- insurance: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MGW