Commercial Property Insurance Account Handler
Optis Insurances – Trim, County Meath
Be part of an exciting future with the growth of Optis Insurance.
Optis Insurance is a leading Irish insurance intermediary, now part of the PIB group which has ambitious plans for further expansion in Ireland. Due to continued growth and an expanding property product portfolio , Optis is currently recruiting for a permanent full-time position to work in our fast-paced Account Handling team. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package with excellent opportunities for growth and development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing an existing book of commercial property insurance for a portfolio of retail brokers, ensuring excellent service, in collaboration with your Account Executive.
Key responsibilities
- Close co-operation with Account Executives, Underwriters and approved vendors to deliver a best-in-class client experience.
- Processing new business placements, mid-term adjustments and renewals for a book of commercial insurance policies.
- Liaising and negotiating with internal and external Underwriters to secure best placement terms.
- Preparation of relevant policy documentation, ensuring accurate and timely provision to clients.
- Building relationships with brokers to deliver excellent service, providing advice in relation to the scope of cover and policy terms and conditions as appropriate.
- Achieving and exceeding individual QA and compliance targets.
- Accurate entry of policy and financial data into internal software platforms.
- Ensuring compliance with group and regulatory requirements and protocols.
Essential Criteria
- APA/CIP qualification
- Previous experience in insurance industry.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent prioritization skills, with ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office, with ability to learn new software platforms quickly.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional and confident email and telephone manner.
- Self-motivated, hard-working individual with ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure with flexibility where required in support of team objectives and projects.
- Ambitious individual who is energetic in their approach to their work.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of the London Market placement process.
- Commercial property insurance experience.
Salary: DOE
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- 26 days annual leave
- Professional qualifications sponsorship
- Insurance Institute membership
- On-site parking
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types: Performance bonus
Work Location: On-site
Expected start date: Immediate
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: €28,000.00-€35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of one years experience in the insurance industry?
- Why are you interested in applying for this role with Optis Insurance?
- Do you have an APA/CIP qualification?
Work Location: In person
