A leading insurance brokerage firm in Dublin, is seeking an experienced Commercial Lines Account Director to join their dynamic team. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service and building valued relationships with clients and insurers, they are looking for a seasoned professional who can independently manage a corporate portfolio while driving new business growth.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and expanding a corporate portfolio, providing expert advice on general insurance within the corporate sector, and ensuring clients comprehend the terms and scope of their coverage in line with industry regulations. A strong emphasis will be placed on business development, with the expectation to generate new opportunities and contribute to the firm's overall growth.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Client Advisory: Provide comprehensive advice on all facets of general insurance in the corporate sector, ensuring clients understand the terms and scope of coverage in accordance with industry regulations.
2. Policy Management: Gather and assess client information to determine their insurance needs and risk profiles. Anticipate clients' insurance requirements, including policy renewals and amendments.
3. Negotiation and Placement: Negotiate terms and place business with underwriters to secure the most suitable insurance solutions for clients at competitive prices.
4. Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities by leveraging existing networks, referrals, and industry connections. Engage in proactive outreach to potential clients and present tailored insurance solutions.
5. Customer Service Excellence: Deliver exceptional customer service to existing clients while actively seeking opportunities to acquire new clients.
6. Relationship Development: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key insurance contacts, underwriters, relationship managers, and claims contacts.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Industry Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a focus on corporate clients.
2. Client Engagement: Proven client-facing and advisory experience, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including confident telephone acumen.
3. Business Development Expertise: Demonstrated ability to generate new business, identify opportunities, and close deals in a competitive insurance market.
4. Professional Attributes: Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and solution-focused individual who can work effectively as part of a team and contribute to the company's ongoing growth.
5. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
6. Customer Relationship Management: Aptitude for interacting and building customer relationships, comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
7. Accountability: Willingness to take ownership and accountability for actions and responsibilities.
8. Attention to Detail: Commitment to maintaining good attention to detail and effective time management.
9. Decision-Making: Ability to make real-time decisions based on evolving information and manage personal workload efficiently.
10. Technical Proficiency: Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Professional development opportunities within a growing firm.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Opportunity to make a significant impact within a market-leading insurance brokerage.
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