Account Broker

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.  

Overview

Our Gallagher Bristol office is seeking an Account Broker to join their established team based in our City centre office.  

 

As Account Broker, you will be required to provide a quality service to our clients, acquire optimal retention numbers and push for growth where appropriate. 

 

This role sits within Gallagher's Retail Broking Division, who provide carefully tailored business insurance, risk management and risk transfer solutions for large enterprises and multinationals. Reporting directly into the Commercial Broking Manager, you will work with experienced Account Executives, and together provide outstanding service to our customers. 

How you'll make an impact

• You will be responsible for creating documents for new customers, along with any mid-term adjustments and renewals information too. 
• Ensure all customer details are recorded accurately and entered on to the system in a timely fashion to ensure data integrity. 
• Obtain renewal terms for customers, always ensuring you've explored other options before providing the best available solution. 
• Prepare renewal closings from meeting minutes and ensure cover is bound by renewal date. 
• Manage insurer and customer queries about their policies. Confirm cover with relevant insurers, process policies and chase up outstanding documentation when required. 
• Deal with account queries and credit control matters highlighting any concerns. 
• Apply fundamental legal and regulatory policy in relation to internal policies and the insurance contract as required. 

About you

• Previous experience handling commercial lines insurance business gained working in a broking, MGA or insurer background.  
• Knowledge of handling mid-market to corporate clients would be an advantage however we will also consider candidates from SME background who are looking to deal with bigger clients.
• Holding or working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications, Cert CII, Dip CII or ACII.  Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, with an intermediate knowledge of the commercial insurance industry. 
• Previous experience in the insurance industry is crucial, as is having worked to targets within a regulated, measurable framework and achieved SLAs. 
• Risk aware in handling customer information, 100% customer centric, focussed on the best possible outcome for our customers at all times. 
• Due diligence and process driven to deadlines, task focused, results oriented and takes initiative when assisting team members. 
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, confident when building and maintaining rapport, strong planning and analytical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Proficient in MS office, and Acturis experience would be advantageous. 
• Eligible to work in the UK. 

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Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)