Insurance Broker/Account Manager (Gympie)

Reg Leis Insurance Services has been providing professional insurance advisory services to business and individual clients since 1968, helping to protect what’s important to them. As part of Ausure Pty Ltd t/as Ausure Insurance Brokers and the Steadfast network of insurance brokers, Reg Leis Insurance Services provides quality insurance broking advice and personal service to a wide range of SME and individual clients Australia wide. As an Insurance Broker/Account Manager, your role is to
- Provide professional, expert advice and personal service to a diverse range of SME and individual clients in a timely, technically accurate and cost-effective manner
- Develop rapport and ongoing professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Manage the ongoing needs of an existing portfolio of mainly commercial but also including rural and domestic business, ensuring portfolio retention and profitability
- Proactively work to develop new business and generate sales to grow the portfolio
- Maintain financial management and debtor control of the portfolio
- Proactively market our services to existing and prospective clients
- Develop and maintain insurance product knowledge, technical skills and compliance by undertaking ongoing training, qualification upgrades and professional development
- Complete admin tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Manage and continuously improve business systems and processes to improve efficiencies
- Maintain personal accountability
- Work as part of a team to achieve business / team objectives Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Strong technical capability in accordance with current RG 146 requirements including knowledge of insurance products, legislative obligations, claims processes and claims handling
- Sound knowledge of the Australian insurance broking industry and a comprehensive understanding of the legislative and related governance frameworks
- High level of computer literacy with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and an ability to adapt quickly to use of prescribed insurance broking software and quoting tools
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Well-developed analytical / problem solving skills
- Initiative, sound judgment and responsiveness when completing work tasks and admin functions
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- An ability to work in a team setting Essential Experience
- 3+ years insurance broking experience in the Australian market with a proven track record of success in commercial insurance broking
- Experience in servicing a diverse portfolio with proven ability to meet sales targets and business retention levels Essential Qualifications
- Tier 1 Insurance Broking, Diploma of Insurance Broking preferred or willingness to achieve You must have the right to live and work in Australia permanently. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No contact from recruitment agencies please. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r30xl