Account Management (Alternative career suited to a Paralegal) - Leeds - ref. l22688419

ACCOUNT HANDLER

LEEDS (WITH HYBRID WORKING)

FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME & FLEXIBLE WORKING

£Very Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits

Haggerty Jaques is keen to hear from graduates with at least two years of commercial work experience who are seeking an exciting, long-term career opportunity.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a market-leading, award-winning independent insurance broker, who is looking for a suitable candidate to join their specialist financial services team. This high-value team arranges insurance for companies operating in the UK financial services sector which includes hedge funds, private equity firms and corporate financiers who are largely located in London.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

This role is ideal for individuals who have graduated with a 2:1 or above from a reputable university and possess intellectual curiosity, a professional demeanour and a passion for developing a long-term career in the insurance and financial services sector.

From day one, you will receive tailored one-on-one training from experienced team members.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Autonomously managing SME client relationships and accounts while providing the highest standard of service.
• Supporting and working collegiately alongside Account Executives on more complex client relationships and accounts.
• Reviewing client underwriting information and conducting detailed due diligence to fully understand their business and insurance requirements.
• Learning how to broker to the London/Lloyd's financial institutions insurance market and negotiate the best available insurance terms for clients.
• Developing your technical knowledge of the financial institutions sector, financial lines insurance products, and the insurance market.
• Preparing policy documentation and information documents for clients.

You will also receive excellent support from the wider team who are fun, friendly, and collaborative, with opportunities to pursue professional insurance qualifications as your career progresses.

Employee wellbeing is a top priority, and you will have an annual allowance to spend on a variety of wellbeing benefits, along with access to an onsite gym. The office has been newly refurbished and is equipped with cutting-edge technology. It also offers free onsite parking, EV charging points, and is conveniently located near excellent transport links.

Haggerty Jaques is instructed as the sole agency on this role.