Jobs at Morton Michel

Jobs at Morton Michel

We periodically have jobs available in one of our teams and a specimen job description is detailed below. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our HR Manager, Stephanie Avison, on 020 8603 0911, or send her your CV at Stephanie@mortonmichel.com

Working at Morton Michel

Morton Michel is a medium-sized insurance brokerage, specialising in the provision of insurance cover to childcare professionals. We are a family firm, committed to providing tailored policies, excellent service and competitive premiums. Established in 1964, we offer a wide range of products and are recognised as the market leader within the childcare industry in the UK. We have a long-standing relationship with Sterling Insurance Company who provides a range of specialist childcare and other insurance products.

We have a series of teams who each deal with specific product ranges, i.e. nurseries, pre-school and after-school clubs, holiday play, groups etc. Each team comprises of 3 or 4 staff.

Our offices are based in central Croydon, where we currently employ 28 staff.

Further information can be found on www.mortonmichel.com

Benefits

22 days initial annual holiday
Life Assurance cover (4 x salary)
Private Medical Insurance
Stakeholder pension
Season ticket loan
Childcare vouchers

Job Description - Account Handler

Key responsibilities

To deal with day to day new business administration, including providing quotations, sending out proposal forms and issuing policy documentation
To deal with day to day renewal administration, including issuing reminders, dealing with queries, preparing renewal documentation and cancellation routines
To ensure that all documentation is checked as directed by the head of department
To deal with technical queries both verbally and in writing
To ensure that departmental banking is completed in a timely manner
To develop and maintain good working relationships with clients and insurers
To maintain a “bible” of up to date systems and procedures for the relevant account, including copies of all current standard letters and policy documentation
Ensuring compliance with processes and procedures as detailed in the Office Manual
To be aware of, and act within, the limit and extent of your individual authority.
To Treat Customers Fairly at all times in accordance with FSA requirements

Skills & Knowledge required

Commercial insurance experience is an advantage but is not essential
Basic knowledge of insurance products / concepts
Minimum 2-3 years' administrative experience, ideally within a financial environment
Good working knowledge of computer packages including Word, Excel and databases