Account Handler/Broker - Special Risks

at  Miller Insurance Services

We are focussed on commodity traders as well as other lenders, exporters, financial institutions and investors. We arrange non-payment / non-performance and political risks insurance to protect payment undertakings, pre-payments and delivery risks in the energy, metals and agricultural commodity sectors into an insurance market consisting of around 70 different counterparties. Our team deals directly with risk managers, credit managers, investors, and Insurance desks, operating globally across a range of underlying assets and commodities, providing exposure to a wide range of risks and clients.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to come in as an account handler with a fast paced sub team , to provide prompt, accurate and effective account management support directly to clients and business unit. This person will work within the team, which is responsible for originating new business, placing risks into the market, drafting and negotiating insurance contracts and requires a wide range of skills.
The successful candidate will be eager to learn, have attention to detail and a strong work ethic. This role is perfect for someone who has just finished university, is looking for a varied and challenging work environment and has the ability to multitask across different workstreams.

KNOWLEDGE

• Able to pay close attention to detail
• Initiative, drive and enthusiasm to succeed
• Willingness to go the extra mile
• Results and service driven
• A team player
• Excellent knowledge of common IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel - and able to grasp new systems quickly
• Flexible and adaptable
• Organised and clear thinking
• Hard working and committed

• Understand the clients’ business and risk management needs and support the delivery of those needs through the provision of ongoing service
• Keep track of impending renewals, gathering renewal information in good time to enable terms to be obtained and firm orders placed
• Preparation of market documentation in accordance with clients and market needs
• Support the creation of presentations for both new and existing clients
• Accurate and timely production of client documentation (Market Reform Contracts, Evidence of Cover, Policies etc)
• Ensure that market documentation is closed in a timely manner, making particular note of Premium Payment Warranty provisions and contract certainty deadlines and diarising as appropriate
• Liaise with technical teams to assist the delivery and processing of insurance placements
• Maintain accurate and concise placing files, using corporate document management system
• Liaise with compliance to ensure all procedures are followedQUALIFICATIONSGCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent)