We’re hiring!
We are looking for a driven individual, to join our thriving Construction team, facilitating the placement of insurance and reinsurance contracts in accordance with the client’s requests and regulatory requirements.
This role can be based in London with the opportunity to work from home in a hybrid fashion. Find out what it’s like to work at BMS here
About BMS
BMS is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk.
We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong local focus and understanding of market needs. Being independent gives our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions and combined with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with the placement of designated risks, including production of documentation, and maintenance throughout the risk life cycle (Underwriting Submissions, market Reform Contracts, Wordings, Endorsements).
This includes
- Maintaining and enhance knowledge of the insurance marketplace, trends and cycles in order to capitalise on market opportunities
- Developing and managing client relationships – overseas travel may be required
- Developing and managing relationships with market representatives i.e. Underwriters, other Brokers
- Assisting with production of data and submission documentation for underwriters
- Ensuring that accounts are serviced efficiently and professionally
- Demonstrating ability to communicate technical knowledge to various stakeholders
- Maintaining up-to-date working knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Reporting breaches, errors and omissions, disputes and complaints
- Interacting and collaborating with other divisional units
- Adhering to company and regulatory policies, procedures together with mandatory training requirements
- Adhering to financial reporting requirements including monthly phasing of income
What we’re looking for:
- Strong persuasive and influencing skills
- Client facing and customer focused with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Excellent IT & organisational skills
- Ability to perform effectively to tight deadlines with good personal organisation and time management skills
- Anticipates problems in advance and makes contingencies
- Proactive, always looking for ways of delivering a better or more efficient service
- Communicates clearly; effectively contributes to the team and interacts with others
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to plan meticulously
- Personally demonstrate the five BMS values and ensure that team members are aligned with these:
- Accountable
- Entrepreneurial
- Collaborative
- Empowering
- Disciplined
What’s in it for me?
This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, 27 days holiday, plus access to our personalised benefits platform, Your Rewards, including:
· comprehensive private medical cover for you and your dependents
· complimentary annual health checks
· access to a virtual 24hr GP
· critical illness cover
· gym subsidy & dedicated wellbeing support
· retail discounts
· opportunity to purchase equity
· defined contribution pension
Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) vision, we are committed to ‘building a culture of belonging for all, valuing diverse perspectives and embracing authenticity.’ As such, we have created our ‘BMS Together’ programme, with dedicated training, collaborative committees and intentional partnerships. In support of our ESG vision, we offer two additional paid days each year to take part in charitable work.
BMS offers flexible and hybrid working policies and we’re happy to discuss options with you upon application. Please let our team know if you require any adjustments to support you through the application process.