Development Executive
Location: Reading
Salary package: £50,000 OTE
We are currently recruiting for a Development Executive to proactively source new business through own development activity. You will be offering comprehensive insurance service to existing and potential new clients, providing quotations on all types of General Insurance via the telephone, face to face or in writing.
You will be covering a large geographical area developing business in most cases in an untapped market.
The philosophy of this organisation is to provide the upmost care and attention to clients needs, understanding their business and building strong relationships with them. The organisation has earned a reputation for delivering client-based solutions through cost-effective, tailor-made insurance risk management packages.
Responsibilities:
Placing cover when instructed, inviting and confirming renewals, dealing with mid-term adjustments and providing assistance with claims issues when appropriate
Provide new business quotations for all classes of General Insurance on request, providing relevant advice, information and guidance
Take instructions from new clients
Maintain appropriate, regular contact with existing clients, to ensure that their insurance requirements continue to be met
Offer renewal of existing clients policies with current insurer or move to new insurer, as appropriate
The role is office based, however it involves travelling to clients premises on a regular basis
Skills:
Previous commercial insurance experience
Ability to influence suppliers through presentation of a researched and well presented business case
Ability to quickly develop effective customer relationships
Be able to demonstrate market awareness and an understanding of the key issues affecting the industry.
Be able to demonstrate a current knowledge of insurance products and markets
