Gallagher
Job title:
Account Executive – Marine Cargo
Company
Gallagher
Job description
Job Description:
About Us
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher’s global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you’ll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we’ll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
We are an international insurance and risk management firm and we are looking for an enthusiastic Marine Cargo Account Executive to support the UK account.
This role requires the applicant to understand the technical elements of Cargo insurance, from first contact to placement, the individual hired will be expected to assist the team in managing what clients, broker and underwriters need to place a wide variety of UK accounts.
The role requires the applicant to handle and manage all aspects of new and renewal business and provide support to senior colleagues responsible for the UK cargo account.
Joining as a member of our technical broking unit, you will work in tandem with our technicians/ producers/brokers and senior UK cargo colleagues to achieve the goals of our clients.
Responsibilities
- Providing a high level of customer service with tight turnaround times to clients, underwriters and other key stakeholders
- Work to ensure processes and information is accurately prepared
- Gathering relevant client information and identifying key issues to provide assistance to brokers and senior UK colleagues.
- If required to attend client strategy/renewal meetings and any service meetings.
- Accurate creation of MRC Slips, Endorsements and other relevant documentation ensuring all documentation provided is in line with market requirements, AJG Policies and Procedures.
- Dealing with queries from clients and underwriters ,escalating where appropriate to ensure timely resolution
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to co-ordinate, prepare and provide information for any RFP/Tender submissions.
- Work with the team to support our financial and processing functions in dealing with all aspects of financial discipline, accounts queries and credit control.
- Support the Leadership Team and colleagues in developing, growing and delivering operational plans and revenue targets.
- Look for internal business improvement opportunities to support optimum efficiency.
Qualifications
- Experience in Marine Cargo Insurance
- Excellent customer service focus, keeping our clients at the center of your actions.
- Computer literate with proficiency in the use of Microsoft office (i.e. word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.). There will be a requirement to learn industry specific systems, such as PPL, Crystal and transactional broking platforms.
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills
- Aim to build good working knowledge of Market Reform Contracts for Insurance and Reinsurance contracts
- Attention to detail
- Have a demonstrable track record of strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent communication (written, oral & presentation) skills & interpersonal skills essential
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment where lateral thinking, initiative, self-motivation and decision-making skills are crucial
- Skilled at building effective relationships, at all levels, with clients, prospects, associates, insurers and external specialists
- The ability to successfully and manage your own workload in a timely manner.
- Eligible to work in the UK
Additional Information
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments with your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.
If this sounds like somewhere you’d like to join, we’d love to hear from you!
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Sun, 24 Dec 2023 06:51:44 GMT
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