Professional Indemnity Broker

_**Professional Indemnity Underwriter & Broker**_**:

- Burgess Hill - ARD978052**

We’re on the hunt for an engaging and dynamic _Professional Indemnity Underwriter & Broker_ who will administer, generate revenue and develop the profitability of the business providing a quality service to all clients according to their needs. In this role you will be responsible for growing your own book of income earning business.

If you have at least 2 years insurance experience and are keen to progress then please get in touch We are passionate about development and will make sure you get all the training and development you need to progress with us.

The role is office based in Burgess Hill however the team currently work in a hybrid manner and are extremely flexible with working patterns.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Retain and grow the existing book
- Seek and win new business
- Cross-sell additional products where appropriate
- Request referral business from existing clients
- Share technical knowledge with other staff
- Maintain your pipeline of business opportunities to ensure your book of business continues to grow
- Ensure accuracy, efficiency and professionalism when dealing with both client and insurer:

- Client visit/initial contact
- Identification of needs
- Negotiation and presentation to insurers in order to secure most appropriate cover for the client
- Presentation of recommendations and cover to the client
- Closing the sale and ensuring cover is on risk
- Securing cross selling business and referrals
- Ensure accuracy, efficiency and professionalism when dealing with both client and insurer and conducting related administration work:

- New business
- Renewals
- Mid Term Adjustments
- Claims
- Queries
- Premium financing arrangements

**What are we looking for in our **_**Professional Indemnity Underwriter & Broker**_**?**

**Essential**:

- Experience of working in the insurance industry for at least 2 years
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Keen Eye for detail
- Good influencing skills and commercial awareness
- Resilience, to enable you to deal with problems and constructive feedback
- Proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary plus a role-based incentive plan and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing.

**Some of the other benefits are**:

- Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
- Gain professional CII or ACII qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects
- Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
- 24-hour support for you and your families physical and mental wellbeing
- Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more
- 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities
- Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - Raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community
- The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group

Bennett Christmas is part of Ethos Broking, a collection of Brokers that sit within Ardonagh Advisory and are part of The Ardonagh Group which spans the breadth of the insurance sector, powered by our more than 9000 employees. The diversity of brands and breadth of products and solutions for our customers bring huge opportunity. Ardonagh Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

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**The Company**

Ethos Broking, part of Ardonagh Advisory and The Ardonagh Group is a highly active acquisition platform focused on the UK regional insurance market. Having acquired 40 independent brokers since 2016 through a ‘hub and satellite’ acquisition strategy, Ethos now boasts a combined GWP of over £300m.

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

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Please state your salary expectations.

**Experience**:

- Underwriting: 1 year (preferred)
- Insurance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ARD978052