Account Handler in Dukinfield

The Role

A new Account Handler opportunity has become available to join our growing team!

As an Account Handler, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, providing exceptional service and tailored insurance solutions to meet their needs.

Acting as the primary point of contact for corporate clients, you will build and maintain strong relationships, understanding clients' insurance requirements and recommending appropriate coverage options. You will also get involved with New Business and other general tasks to support the team.

Who Are We?

Over the last three decades, we’ve grown with our clients into a nationwide firm offering a diverse range of accountancy, tax, legal, and financial services for clients big and small. We’ve since expanded into a nationwide network spanning London, Birmingham, Manchester, Blackburn, Leeds, Leicester and Dewsbury.

We employ over 145 people, who are all specialists in their field offering a tailored service depending on a client’s needs. We’re also a great unified team, complementing each other’s technical knowledge and network of contacts to offer additional value where possible.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and insurance providers
• Handling renewals and carrying out mid-term adjustments
• Dealing with new business
• Negotiate insurance terms and premiums with underwriters on behalf of clients
• Act as the main point of contact for offering technical expertise and providing appropriate advice for internal client servicing teams
• Attend client and insurer meetings
• General support to the division
• Providing exceptional service to clients

Who We'd Like To Hear From

• Prior experience in commercial insurance (around 5 years ideally)
• Knowledge of the Acturis Platform (preferred)
• Strong communication, sales, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative as well as collaborating with the team
• Excellent organisation skills and the capacity to thrive under pressure
• Self-motivated with a focus on delivering exceptional service
• Effective listener with the ability to build rapport with clients, insurers, and colleagues

What We Offer

• Performance related bonus
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Perkbox discounts
• Buy & sell holidays
• WPA health cash plan

AMS Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity and equal opportunities are essential to our success and contribute to the innovation and creativity that drive our organisation forward.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.