Senior Risk Underwriter - Trade Credit
(Hybrid - London or Manchester Office/Home Working)
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Risk Underwriting team within the Trade Credit Insurance industry. Our UK book is varied and the team assesses the credit risk profile of an array of corporates stretching from domestic SME’s through to global, blue-chip companies in a number of trade sectors including Construction, Fuel, Metals, Retail, Advertising, Food & Drink and Tech/IT. In this client, market-facing role you will have the opportunity to own your relationships, developing your underwriting knowledge and profile as a specialist within the market. We empower our underwriters to underwrite their own business, with this role offering both the exposure and support from working with an experienced team. We are looking to speak with experienced trade credit professionals, ideally with credit insurance product knowledge from an underwriting, broking or wider financial services discipline background.
Your responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:
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Manage a portfolio of clients, providing first-class service.
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Establish and strengthen strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.
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Manage a portfolio of risk, answering credit limit requests as well as providing comprehensive analysis of key risks within the portfolio.
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Contribute and influence in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives.
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Have ownership and demonstrate expertise of a specific sector, providing sectoral reports and regular sector updates to the team and the market.
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Conduct buyer meetings and provide detailed reports on business performance.
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Work closely with colleagues in commercial, new business and claims to ensure our goals are aligned and business plan is achieved.
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Apply the Reinsurance Strategy in order to safeguard the portfolio.
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Contribute and participate in all meetings, in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice.
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Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage.
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Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximize efficiency.
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Ensure entries are properly and promptly recorded on QBE systems to ensure accuracy of data.
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Contribute to the aggregate management and peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence.
You will need to be able to display you have the following qualifications and experience, or clear potential to develop these:
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Experienced professional with proven knowledge of the credit insurance market, preferably within an underwriting or broking capacity otherwise wider financial services discipline.
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Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.
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Extensive knowledge of economic and sectoral trends in the UK and global markets.
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Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external clients.
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Good reasoning capabilities, creative and lateral thinking, good problem-solving skills.
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To Apply:
To apply for this position please go to https://qbe.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/QBE-Careers/job/GBR---London/Senior-Risk-Underwriter---Trade-Credit_314813.
For more information about this role, please email Clare Aldrich (Clare.Aldrich@uk.qbe.com). Direct Line: 07977 058 464.

Senior Account Manager (m/f/d)
In the Credit & Surety Division at our London Office
SCHUMANN is an internationally active consultancy and software company specialising in credit risk management. Our clients include industrial and commercial companies, financial service providers, and credit and surety insurers. SCHUMANN offers industry-specific solutions for credit risk management, as well as associated process control and risk assessment.
Apply now for an exciting role as a Senior Account Manager in the Credit & Surety division at our London office!
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Your Tasks
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Acquisition and support of B2B customers from the Credit & Surety sector for business process optimisation through SCHUMANN solutions.
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Independent identification of potential customers, including contact by e-mail or telephone.
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Presentation of SCHUMANN product components or functions in customer meetings on site or virtually.
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Development and maintenance of long-term customer relationships.
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Support of the complete sales process and negotiation of offers within the defined framework
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Carrying out market and competition analyses.
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Preparation of management reports on all implemented activities.
Your Profile
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You have at least five years' experience in selling software products and services.
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You have completed training or a degree in business administration or business informatics.
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You are proactive, highly committed and initiative-driven.
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You are customer-oriented and empathetic.
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You work independently and are results-oriented.
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You have a team-oriented attitude and willingness to travel.
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We value your ability to work in a team and your willingness to travel.
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You are fluent in English.
We Offer
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Join a company that offers real impact through flat hierarchies and direct, efficient decision paths.
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Be part of a team where mutual support and recognition are part of everyday work.
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You will enjoy a working environment characterised by appreciation and helpfulness.
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Our international environment provides extensive networking and further training opportunities.
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We offer flexible working hours, a modern home office arrangement and performance-related remuneration.
...and much more!
To Apply: Apply for this role at https://karriere.prof-schumann.com/Senior-Account-Manager-mfd-London-location-eng-f90.html.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Contact Angelika Rippel (Senior HR Manager) personal@prof-schumann.de.
This month's featured vacancy
Senior Underwriter UK.
Location: Hybrid, with an expectation of regular presence in our London office
About us:
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We are a specialist fintech transforming B2B credit insurance (website).
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Named as the #1 fastest-growing insurtech and #19 fastest-growing startup in the Sifted 100 for UK & Ireland, listed among Europe’s B2B SaaS Rising 100, and featured in Capsule’s Scale-Up 50.
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We are backed by leading European and American VCs, including Dawn Capital and Octopus Ventures.
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Founded in 2020, we serve some of the world’s largest companies across UK, Europe and North America.
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We are a fast-growing team of 40+, based in the UK (London HQ) and US (Dallas, New York), licensed to write policies across 32 countries.
About the role:
The Senior Underwriter is accountable for risk evaluation and underwriting for new deals and existing transactions, ensuring that all decisions are consistent with the company’s risk appetite, underwriting guidelines, and governance standards. This includes detailed analysis of individual counterparties and risk portfolios across comprehensive multi-buyer programmes, select risk pools, and single obligor solutions. The role also requires building and maintaining strong relationships with insurers, brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders to support disciplined underwriting outcomes.
Alongside core risk underwriting responsibilities, the role provides scope to contribute to wider business initiatives. These include leading renewal reviews and execution, supporting product development, and contributing to cross-functional projects that strengthen efficiency, governance, and risk management standards. While secondary to risk underwriting responsibilities, these projects are an important part of ensuring the business continues to evolve and scale effectively.
The Senior Underwriter will be required to collaborate closely with colleagues across commercial, product, operations, technology, and marketing business segments, ensuring that underwriting decisions safeguard the company’s risk position while also supporting a consistent and positive client experience.
This role reports directly to the Group VP of Risk Underwriting.
Responsibilities:
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Underwriting
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Independently analyse and underwrite new and on-boarded risks, working closely with underwriting colleagues and the leadership team.
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Monitor the portfolio to identify emerging risks, ensure adherence to risk appetite, and recommend appropriate actions.
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Provide analysis and commentary on emerging data trends within the risk portfolio.
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Track and report key underwriting portfolio metrics and performance indicators to the Group VP of Risk Underwriting.
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Present transactions to the Underwriting Committee.
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Embed key insights from reviews, audits, and retrospective appraisals into underwriting processes to strengthen discipline and drive continuous improvement.
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Cross-Functional Support
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Provide underwriting expertise to cross-functional initiatives, including product innovation and technology platform design, ensuring risk considerations are embedded into business improvements.
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Contribute feedback and recommendations to the product manager and engineering team, helping to refine tools and features that enhance underwriting efficiency and client experience.
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Support business priorities such as data quality improvements or workflow refinements, in coordination with the Group VP of Risk Underwriting, where these align with underwriting objectives.
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Key attributes
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Skills and experience
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Minimum 5-6 years’ experience in risk underwriting, ideally within trade credit insurance market.
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Excellent communication and drafting skills; capable of producing compelling analysis papers and justifications for capacity providers.
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Confident working with international jurisdictions and understanding varying credit risk and legal environments.
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Desirable Attributes
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Understanding of policy structures, contract wordings, commercial underwriting, and legal/contractual considerations in credit risk analysis.
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Comfortable handling ambiguity and complexity in both deal structures and risk profiles.
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Strong attention to detail and a commitment to improving efficiency and quality in underwriting practices.
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Ability and experience of working across international markets and multiple trade sectors, applying risk expertise to different industries and jurisdictions.
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Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to supporting cross-functional initiatives.
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Logistics:
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Compensation: Based on experience.
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Employment type: Permanent.
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Employee share option pool: Available - you will earn a stake in the company you are helping to build.
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Location: Hybrid, with an expectation of regular presence in our London office (office on Bermondsey Street, 5-minute walk from London Bridge Station).
Company benefits:
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Private healthcare.
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25 days’ holiday.
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Bike to work scheme.
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Electric vehicle car scheme.
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Private pension.
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£100/year towards physical challenge of choice.
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Learning and development support.
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To Apply: Please send your CV and covereing letter to Paul Collier, VP Risk, Underwriting, at paul@bondaval.com.
Client Handler, London
Responsibilities:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following duties on a day to day basis. This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to take on additional tasks from time to time, depending on operational needs.
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Management of a portfolio of clients and day-to-day administration of broking accounts as directed by the Managing Director.
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Keep the CRM up to date by uploading and entering client, insurer, policy information and documents in line with our Data Protection and Compliance procedures.
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Manage the renewal of existing customers and deliver high client retention rate.
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Attend insurer and client meetings and liaise with insurers regarding policies.
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Respond to day-to-day queries and requests from clients promptly to ensure first class and effective servicing of the client accounts.
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Preparation of marketing material for submissions and placing promptly.
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Deliver accurate advice and service to clients and act as a liaison between client and insurer.
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Procurement of new business and new client enquiries.
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Develop and grow portfolio in line with growth targets.
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Ensure all client documentation is provided in line with Policies and Procedures.
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Develop and improve knowledge of insurance industry and market changes and trends.
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Develop knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for the industry.
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Develop and maintain existing and new relationships within the market.
Requirements:
Qualifications
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Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A-C or equivalent, including Maths and English.
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2:2 degree or above in any subject is desirable.
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Experience in trade credit insurance, insurance or invoice finance.
Technical Knowledge
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Knowledge and experience within the insurance industry particularly the trade credit sector.
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Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills.
Skills/Other
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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The ability to build, manage and develop relationships.
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Numerical skills.
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Business and commercial awareness.
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The ability to plan and manage your time and to work on a number of projects concurrently.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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The ability to work well in a team.
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Enthusiastic and confident.
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A flexible approach to work.
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An understanding of client confidentiality and how to be discreet.
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Administrative and IT skills.
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Interview process:
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MS Teams call with Acrisure Talent Acquisition Partner.
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Interview with hiring manager.
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Interview with Senior Manager.
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What's in it for you?
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Competitive salary.
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Pension.
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Holiday.
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Private medical care.
About Us
FinCred is one of the UK’s leading independent specialist trade credit insurance and surety bonding specialists. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide bespoke domestic and international insurance solutions, operating as an extension of your business, providing the partnership you need to grow.
We don’t simply take on new clients, we build new lasting relationships.
FinCred is recognised by UK insurers as a specialist broker in trade credit risks. As an insurance intermediary we uphold our duty of care, skill and diligence when acting for our clients. FinCred is the trading name of Financial and Credit Insurance Services Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Acrisure is a fast-growing fintech leader that operates a global insurance broker. The Company has grown from $63 million to $4.3 billion in revenue since 2013 and deploys the best of Human and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at scale to reimagine financial service product distribution. Acrisure employs over 14,000 employees across thirteen countries.
Led by co-founder, Chairman and CEO Greg Williams, Acrisure provides a broad array of insurance and financial related solutions, including commercial property and casualty, personal lines and employee benefits insurance, real estate services, cyber services and asset and wealth management.
Acrisure's massively valuable, high margin distribution network combines the strength of trusted advisors with growth and efficiency enabled by AI.
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Our Ethos
Acrisure prides itself in achieving greatness through its people. We are a flat structure organisation that see the person behind the position. It's up to you to shape your career but we provide you with every tool that we can to help you get there.
We believe teams and solutions are made stronger through different perspectives, which is why we're committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
At Acrisure we are committed to developing our people as we believe that investing in our employees is critical not only for their individual success but the success of the organisation. Through The Acrisure Academy (our learning system) we offer a variety of tailored courses and learning programs to enhance your skills and foster a culture of innovation. Additionally, we also offer ongoing professional development resources, coaching, and mentoring … by growing our people, we grow our business!
To Apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to Hannah Lyon-Wall, Managing Director – Trade Credit & Surety at hannah_lyon-wall@fincred.co.uk.
We are not partnering with agencies on any roles unless specified by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not send any unsolicited emails or InMails with resumes/CVs as they will not be accepted or credited.
Account Manager.
Salary: Salary + performance bonus - To be negotiated depending on experience.
About Us
We are a specialist trade credit insurance brokerage, dedicated to delivering tailored insurance solutions that meet the unique needs of our diverse client base. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and expert advice, we provide peace of mind to businesses and individuals by protecting what matters most. We embrace innovation & technology to assist in delivering exceptional and unique service.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and professional Account Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining and growing the company’s client base. This position requires a dynamic individual capable of building lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their insurance needs are met while driving business success through exceptional customer care and strategic sales initiatives. Previous Insurance experience would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
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Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of clients, delivering prompt, professional support to address their insurance needs and concerns.
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Policy Renewals: Manage the renewal process end-to-end, ensuring timely communication, accurate documentation, and the delivery of competitive insurance renewal options.
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Cross-Selling and Upselling: Identify opportunities to recommend additional insurance products and services that align with client requirements, driving increased revenue and comprehensive coverage for clients.
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Customer Retention: Cultivate trust and satisfaction with clients by providing consistent, high-quality service and tailored solutions to meet their evolving needs.
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Sales and Target Achievement: Achieve individual and team growth targets, contributing to the company’s overall growth objectives.
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Documentation and Compliance: Maintain up-to-date client records, process documentation, and compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
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Market and Industry Awareness: Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities, translating this knowledge into actionable advice for clients.
Qualifications and Skills
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Experience: Proven experience in account management within the insurance industry, including client-facing roles and achieving sales targets.
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Trade Credit Insurance: Experience within trade credit insurance is highly desirable and will be considered an advantage.
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Industry Expertise: Strong understanding of insurance products, policies, and regulations.
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Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and convincingly.
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Organisation and Attention to Detail: Proficiency in managing multiple client accounts, meeting deadlines, and handling detailed documentation accurately.
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Customer Focus: A proactive approach to identifying client needs and delivering customised insurance solutions.
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Sales Acumen: Demonstrable skills in negotiation, cross-selling, and driving customer loyalty.
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Technical Proficiency: Competence in using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools.
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Driving Requirements: Full UK driving license required, with flexibility to travel as needed for client meetings and business engagements.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and bonus structure.
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Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
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A supportive and collaborative work environment encouraging personal and professional growth.
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Comprehensive training and ongoing development to enhance your skills and knowledge.
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Employee benefits: to be discussed.
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, skilled in building meaningful client relationships, and motivated to achieve sales success within a dynamic and evolving industry, we would love to hear from you.
To Apply: please send your CV and a cover letter to Andy Moylan, amoylan@efcis.com.