Introduction Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview We are looking to recruit an Account Handler to complement our expanding mid-corporate team at our Exeter office. Our Exeter branch is a vibrant, fast-paced, and high-energy environment, home to a team of ambitious, like-minded, and experienced professionals. This dynamic setting is ideal for individuals who thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and are eager to contribute to our team's success. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts who are committed to supporting your professional development and growth within the Gallagher business. With access to comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and a clear path for career advancement, joining our Exeter team means becoming part of a community that values innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement. As an Account Handler, you will be responsible for portfolio management, renewals, mid-term adjustments (MTAs), and handling client queries. This role requires working across multiple sectors and multiple lines of business, providing an exciting and diverse work environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping the future of insurance solutions. How you'll make an impact Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their insurance needs are met effectively and efficiently Handle policy renewals, ensuring timely and accurate processing Process mid-term adjustments (MTAs) and policy endorsements as required Respond to client queries promptly and professionally, providing exceptional customer service Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth and seamless service delivery Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, and other stakeholders Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and product knowledge Assist in the development and implementation of client retention strategies Provide support to the Account Executives and other team members as needed About You Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the insurance industry, would be ideal Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional telephone manner Self-motivated and driven, with a strong desire to succeed Ambitious and eager to learn and grow within the organisation Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct Eligible to work in the UK #LI-JJG Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more… We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.