Commercial Account Handler

Jensten Group

Commercial Account Handler

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Jensten Group, Newtown, Cambridge

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 20 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 59be920295c849bb8a5c96dccbd1ff5f

Full Job Description

While we would love to hear from candidates with Commercial Insurance backgrounds, this could also be the perfect opportunity for candidates with Personal Lines insurance experience, looking to progress as a Commercial Account Handler.

Initially working full time in the office, a blend of office and home working will be available in line with the company smart working Policy on completion of probation.

Key objectives & responsibilities will include:

  • Provide administration support for Account Executives as and when required in obtaining new business quotations and arranging cover - checking new policy documentation for accuracy and forwarding to clients or liaising with insurers

  • Processing mid-term adjustments and quarterly declarations

  • Dealing with clients' day to day enquiries on a daily basis, responding promptly and managing expectations

  • Referring to relevant Account Executives, Broking Technicians / Account Handlers and Directors over any technical queries

  • Negotiating and inviting renewal of allocated client's policies

  • Ensuring all Client records reflect the current risk on cover at all-time including accuracy of sums insured, perils, excesses, extensions and exclusions

  • Attain cross sell / up-sell on policies

  • Liaising with Claims dept over claims queries / reports

  • Creating all invoices and relevant credit notes for New Business, Renewals, Mid-Term Adjustments etc in line with the Broking Manual

  • Actioning meeting minutes from Account Executives, updating the system accordingly

    As a Commercial Account Handler you will need to have insurance experience and top customer service skills. You will have strong diary management skills, be able to plan and organise effectively and work to deadlines.


  • Other skills/requirements:
  • Either Commercial Account Handling experience or Insurance experience with a desire to progress into Commercial Account Handling

  • CII Qualifications, or desire to work towards these (not essential)

  • Experience using Acturis (advantageous)

    One Broker Group (part of the Jensten Group) services commercial and personal clients across East Anglia, with a focus on business, property and haulage. The business has also built an impressive range of specialist schemes with national distribution, including solutions for private ambulances, community-led housing, community assets, thatched homes and classic cars.


  • Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place over £600m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.

    We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too.

    When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include:
  • 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays

  • Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)

  • Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you

  • Group Life Assurance cover

  • 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid

  • Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career

  • Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.

  • Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually