Account Handler

**Account Handler - ETHOS Reading - ARD972453**

Do you have experience working in the Insurance industry? Looking for that next great move in your career? Then we have an exciting new opportunity for you as an Insurance Account Handler within our friendly team based in Reading.

Joining us as an Insurance Account Handler means you'll have the benefit of working Monday to Friday (no weekends here) earn a basic salary relative to your experience as well as a generous bonus structure. You’ll also be rewarded with all the great benefits of working with the UKs largest independent Insurance Brokers.

The team currently work in a hybrid manner with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home which will be available to you once probation has been passed and you're comfortable with the role.

**So, what does the role of an Insurance Account Handler here involve?**

Every day you will be supporting a designated client portfolio, acting as their first point of contact, building strong relationships, and supporting them with queries as they arise. This role is perfect for you if you love customer service or sales as relationship-building with our clients will be the key to your success.

**What are we looking for in our Account Handlers?**
- Ideally 2-3 years experience in the Insurance Industry however we are flexible with this, the rest is all about you as a person:

- Most important is your ability to bring your best self to work every day to give our clients the best possible experience.
- Next, we need you to be proactive, use your initiative and show us your entrepreneurial spirit
- Have a willingness to learn and be curious. Incidentally, we offer tons of opportunity to gain qualifications that will enhance your career in this growing industry
- Confidence to work with clients both on the phone and face to face, so some experience in customer service is important too.
- Work well with your team, have a positive outlook, be engaging, collaborative and have the resilience to adapt to whatever changes come your way. It never gets boring here.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family and 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

Ethos Broking are a group of Insurance Brokers that sit within Ardonagh Advisory, part of the Ardonagh Group which spans the breadth of the insurance sector and is powered by more than 9000 employees. The diversity of brands and breadth of products and solutions for our customers brings huge opportunity. We are an equal opportunities employer who 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. **#Ethos**

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Please state your required salary.

**Experience**:

- Insurance: 1 year (required)
- Account Handler: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID:ARD972453