Account Executive

Job title:

Account Executive

Company

GGB – Global

Job description

IntroductionIndulge 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.
OverviewThe Rotor wing General Aviation team within the Global Aerospace division are looking for an Account Executive to join a small team who handled a client base of over 1,000 helicopters operated by private and commercial rotor wing organisations in the UK & EEU. You will manage a portfolio of business, direct and via agent, responsible for all aspect of annual renewal negotiations, mid- term adjustments and any ad hoc services they require. Approximately 60% of all clients are direct and over 25% are based in EU/EEA countries.How you’ll make an impact

• managing a portfolio of accounts from enquiry through the renewal process
• effectively gathering information and instructions from helicopter owners and operators
• pro-actively discussing renewal terms with customers
• preparing and producing policy quotes and all necessary policy documentation using IBS platform
• promptly responding to all client enquiries throughout the annual policy period
• supporting senior directors on large, complex fleet policies, as necessary
• working, as necessary, with third party producing brokers
• attending client meetings and other event such as shows and events when required
• managing your own monthly renewal list in a timely and efficient manner
• complying with the departmental operational procedures and performance targets
• assisting the on-going development of operational processes and team development
• managing your own personal development
• continuously seeking to expand your technical skills to support the business

About You

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent with a working knowledge of general insurance products, services, classes of insurance.
• Excellent client service focus; the customer is always your top priority
• Previous insurance experience in managing Binding Authority / Schemes (general commercial schemes or equivalent)
• Good, clear written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• IT competent including ideally IBS, good Excel skills and e-file management skills
• Able to manage a busy workload in an organised and structured manner
• Continually building your industry knowledge and managing your own personal development
• Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable, but not essential skills:

• Aviation insurance knowledge desirable, but not essential
• An interest in aviation is preferable but not essential
• Holding/working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute qualification
• Previous experience of IBS risk processing platform

Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.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 reasonable adjustments to 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 are 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.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:41 GMT

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