Personal Lines Broker
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Lines Insurance Broker to join our Motor and Home Insurance team. Knowledge/Experience: You will be a confident, driven and focused individual who has a passion for customer service, building customer relationships and acquiring new business. You will be motivated to work on your own initiative and as part of a busy and driven team. Key Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To) Providing advice on all aspects of Personal Insurance lines including but not limited to Car and Home Insurance. Ensuring that your clients understand the terms and the extent of the cover provided in line with industry regulations. Negotiating terms and placing business with underwriters. Delivering first class Customer Service in order to maintain existing client relationships, securing renewals and acquiring new clients. Gathering information from your clients and assessing their insurance needs and risk profile. Researching insurance companies’ policies and negotiating with underwriters to find the most suitable insurance cover for your clients. Issuing renewal invitations and processing midterm adjustments on existing client’s policies Confirming potential alternative quotes and rearranging cover with alternative insurer where appropriate Developing relationships with customers, insurance companies and underwriters. Qualifying Criteria The successful Applicant should have an APA qualification (min) with a minimum of 3 years experience working in Commercial Insurance. Applicants need to demonstrate their compliance with the Central Bank of Ireland’s Minimum Competency Code. In line with Central Bank guidelines the successful applicant will be required to maintain their CPD hours annually. Qualifications/skills APA Personal Lines accreditation desirable Positive energy Drive and ambition Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong customer focus Excellent attention to detail / accuracy Experience working positively as part of a team Decision making skills and sound numeric skills Experience in an insurance-based customer service role in motor or home desirable What we offer you: Hybrid working opportunity Opportunity to work with a leading Insurance Broker Career progression opportunities Opportunity to progress Insurance Qualifications