Senior Commercial Account Handler

Senior Commercial Account Handler

Location: Harrogate | Salary: Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

We’re delighted to be working with a thriving and ambitious insurance broker based in Harrogate, who are continuing to grow at an impressive rate. As part of their expansion, they are looking to appoint a Senior Commercial Account Handler to support one of the Directors in servicing and retaining a portfolio of large, complex, and high-value clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and client-centric business that prides itself on delivering exceptional service.

The Role

As a Senior Commercial Account Handler, you will play a key role in managing a portfolio of high-value commercial clients, delivering a seamless and professional service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing new business, renewals, mid-term adjustments, and negotiating competitive terms with insurers.
• Preparing high-quality reports and documentation to support Account Executives and Directors.
• Leverage strong negotiation skills to secure the best possible outcomes from insurer partners.
• Handling accounts with premiums ranging from £10,000 to £500,000 GWP.
• Accurately maintaining client records using Acturis and ensuring FCA compliance at all times.
• Staying up to date with market developments and proactively sharing insights with clients and colleagues.
• Acting as a technical point of reference for the wider team, providing guidance and support where needed.

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance, ideally within a brokerage environment.
• Solid all-round commercial knowledge, including Property Owners, PI, Cyber, and D&O.
• Proven experience handling clients with premiums exceeding £10,000.
• A good understanding of the insurer market, with established underwriter relationships preferred.
• Confident, commercially astute, and able to think creatively to find solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Cert CII qualification as a minimum (or working towards it).
• Familiarity with Acturis is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contributions
• Support for professional qualifications
• Free on-site parking at their easily accessible Harrogate office
• Hybrid working with 2 days from home once settled

If you're looking to join a progressive brokerage where your experience will be valued and your career supported, we'd love to hear from you.