Job Title: Associate Broker, Aquaculture and Livestock
Job Location: LONDON, UK
Salary range: £30 – 35K per annum
Posted on: 27 December 2013
Closing date: 25 January 2014
To provide quality broking services to existing and new clients, underwriters and business
counterparts to increase and maintain business levels as well as to generate new business.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in the maintenance of existing international Aquaculture and Livestock accounts
and the continuing development of new business.
Handle enquiries from Aquaculture and Livestock insurance clients in China and other
Asia Pacific countries.
Provide independent advice on the suitability of Aquaculture and Livestock insurance
schemes and place insurance on behalf of clients.
Liaise with insurance companies to obtain quotations and follow up on policy issuance.
Attend client meetings and conferences as required by the company.
Handle documentation and maintain computer records.
Key Accountabilities
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Timely and accurate delivery of management information.
Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to ensure that deadlines are adhered to.
Timely resolution of queries and/or complaints from both inside and outside the
organisation.
Ability to develop and sustain relationships with both internal and external customers.
To be seen as a respected contact and source of advice, both in the UK and
internationally.
Willingness and flexibility to travel to and work from our Asian offices when required.
Ability to work under pressure and without supervision.
Achievement of objectives set as part of the balanced scorecard appraisal process.
Key Competencies
Skills and abilities needed to perform role
 Proficiency in Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
 Required to work flexible hours as determined by the business to serve clients in China
and other Asia Pacific countries
 The ability to think and react quickly in challenging situations and negotiations.
 Very organised and detail-oriented; independent in delivering agreed objectives and yet
a team-player; meticulous in the detail and presentation of work.
 Exceptional communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills; outgoing and
friendly personality.
Knowledge and Experience
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Good technical knowledge of the detail of FCA regulations as they pertain to insurance
intermediaries.
Fluency in English and Mandarin (both written and spoken) is a must.
Previous client servicing experience in Aquaculture and Livestock insurance.
Previous exposure in insurance broking firm(s) will be an advantage.
Well established network of client-base and underwriters in the Aquaculture insurance
market in China and other Asia Pacific countries.
Qualification and Certificates
Bachelor’s degree qualified
Candidate Integrity
The company operate a stringent employee referencing and verification process when we on
board new joiners (temporary or permanent), which means if you are offered a role with us we
will ask you to make honest and open declarations about your past employment, qualifications,
financial history and credit/debt history. Whilst these checks do not automatically mean that
employment will not be confirmed, as we review each situation on a case by case basis, it can
mean that offers of employment may be withdrawn if information is found which is not
satisfactory to us. It is recommended that you should not resign from your current employment
until you have satisfied the conditions against which each offer is made relating to referencing
and verification checks.
Diversity & privacy
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backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Personal data held by us
relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is
available on our website.
If you are interested in applying please send your CV, along with a cover letter to:
applications@hyperiongrp.com
(Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only)