Job Description

Working at Lockton At Lockton, we\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We\xe2\x80\x99re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.


Schedule
Full Time Temporary Long Term

Job type
Experienced Professional

Workplace
Hybrid



Your Responsibilities
Lockton are actively recruiting for a Junior Account Handler to join the Specie and Fine Art team in London, on a 12m fixed term contract.
This is a great opportunity for someone to grow and develop into the insurance industry and understand the fundamentals of insurance.
Role Responsibilities:

• Provision of the day to day servicing of a client\xe2\x80\x99s insurance programme to support retention and development of the business.
• Assisting in the placement of insurances for clients in accordance with Lockton strategy.
• Effective and timely management of all renewals to ensure completion by the due date.
• Assisting in obtaining quotations both for new and renewal business.
• Preparation of market and client documentation.
• Producing policy documentation accurately prior to issue to the client.
• Provision to the client of policy documentation in accordance with regulations and in line with Lockton procedures.
• Deal effectively (and to the satisfaction of the client and the market) with queries, including but not limited to changes in cover and risk. Prompt and accurate resolution of accounts queries.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with clients, insurers and other associates.
• Ability to manage time, prioritise and ensure that deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including research and investigation.
• Ability build and maintain good business relationships with clients, insurers and associates.
• Demonstrate an understanding of when to proceed alone and when to involve the appropriate associates.
• Presentation skills in both preparation and execution.
• Professional and tactful negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve objectives.
• An understanding of regulatory controls and procedures relating to both commercial and retail customers, if applicable.
• An understanding of and adherence to Lockton standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of the computer desktop software provided by Lockton.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar software applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity. At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.


About Lockton Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 10,000+ Associates doing business in over 100 countries are empowered to do what\xe2\x80\x99s right every day. At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.

How We Will Support You At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it. We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.


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