Ipswich, England, United KingdomPosted 15 days agoFull-time
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Account Handler
• Real Estate Practice
This is an excellent opportunity to join our Real Estate team as an Account
Executive (Hybrid work style) based in our London office.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing outstanding client service
and support to new and existing Real Estate clients. The team specialize in
innovative risk solutions to a wide variety of organisations within the Real
Estate arena – Property Owners, Investors, Operators, Managers and Developers –
with property portfolios across the UK and Europe. No two days are the same and
you will find a variety of new challenges and opportunities to get involved in,
both during the renewal and mid-term lifecycles.
We are seeking candidates with a passion for client service and excellent
communication skills. A basic grounding in general insurance would be useful,
but proven administration skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft
Office applications especially Excel will give you a great starting point.
We now operate a Hybrid work style which enables you to work from the most
appropriate location depending on what you have to do that day. We really enjoy
our time in the office meeting clients and catching up with colleagues, but we
also appreciate the days we choose to stay at home and work in a comfortable,
quiet environment without that commute.
The Role
• You will be responsible for delivery of outstanding client service and support
for new and existing business within the Real Estate Practice.
•
Day to day client service, answering queries received directly from clients,
brokers and other third parties, communicating by voice as well as email
including:
• Cover advice on scenarios applied across entire insurance portfolio
• Contract reviews
• Additions/deletions of cover
• Acquisitions/disposals
• Technical analysis, renewal strategy, coverage review and alternative
programme design
• Data review, validation and manipulation
• Application of technical and client knowledge to full suite of documentation
required to renew / place business within London Market (including Market
Presentations, MRC, Endorsements etc.) post drafting
• Interpretation and review of quotations, to ensure fit for purpose and meet
client demands/needs
• Negotiation of renewal terms/quotations and mid-term cover alterations
• Completion of Renewal Reports – applying both technical and bespoke client
knowledge to finalise post drafting.
• Completion of summaries of insurance for all interested parties (client /
managing agents / tenants / network) - applying both technical and client
knowledge post drafting
• Attendance at key client and market meetings
• Working with clients, Insurers and overseas network to address and resolve
technical and portfolio issues outside of renewal
• Liaison with other divisions/offices of WTW to provide portfolio management for
renewal and mid-term requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll bring
• Proven track record of delivering high levels of client service
• Ability to service ‘volume’ business to SME businesses in the UK
• Skilled at building effective relationships
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience of working with and adhering to processes and systems to support
client service
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel
• Broad knowledge of Real Estate insurance products and market
• Preferably working towards Dip CII or similar
What we offer
Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and
personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to
relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes
private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health
assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined
contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the
company.
We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an
employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a
difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of
additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme,
cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection,
and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range
of benefits tailored for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application,
interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you
foresee any barriers, from the
application process through to joining WTW,
please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com