Job Description

JMG Group is a private equity-backed insurance brokerage, headquartered Leeds, with a strong and growing office presence across the UK. As a Top 30 broker with over 800 employees, we are experiencing rapid growth and continued success in the market.



We place in excess of 350 million in Gross Written Premium annually, and our teams are highly respected throughout the insurance industry. At the heart of our business is a commitment to customer excellence and always doing the right thing, which are values that shape everything we do. Our success is driven by our talented people, modern systems, and robust processes, all of which enable us to deliver exceptional service and build long-term relationships with our clients and partners.

The opportunity

Due to further exciting growth, we have a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Account Handler to join our thriving and friendly JMG Midlands team, based in central Birmingham. The successful Account Handler will be responsible for accurately preparing quotations, renewals and endorsements. You will also go to market and place both new and existing business within the relevant regulations and company procedures. You will effectively and efficiently administer and service the insurance requirements for potential and existing customers across a wide range of Commercial Insurance products.

Key areas of responsibility include:-

To have and maintain an appropriate level of technical expertise within a challenging environment To develop client relationships, working with colleagues and suppliers as appropriate To manage and develop a portfolio of Commercial clients, with a high level of service and expertise To ensure the highest levels of business retention are maintained To service our existing base of clients in all stages of their business development, from initial enquiry through policy issue, and continued support and servicing Provide technical expertise and advice as required Dealing with clients in keeping with FCA guidelines Obtaining risk information Preparing risk presentations for submission to Insurers and underwriters. You will be involved across the full lifecycle of risks, preparing quotes and wordings at inception, through the term of the client's arrangement as their point of contact and again at renewal to secure ongoing business.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you must have the following skills



Previous experience as an Account Handler within a broker environment, ideally CertCII qualified or working towards Working knowledge of most commercial insurance products Experience of working to high standards of FCA compliance I.T. skills including use of an insurance IT system, ideally Acturis Strong organisation skills The ability to work to a high level of accuracy Exemplary customer service skills with the ability to build solid relationships with clients and insurers Regulatory and compliance awareness

What we offer

Generous salary commensurate with level of experience Hybrid working environment following successful probationary period Company Pension scheme 27 days holiday, plus birthday and option to purchase 5 extra days Life Assurance Bupa Health Cashplan * Various lifestyle benefits & discounts