Broker - Commercial

About Us:
Crombie Lockwood has been helping New Zealanders protect what's important for over 40 years. From our humble beginnings in Napier in 1978, we’ve proudly built up a network from Invercargill to Kaitaia. Today we are a team of around 850 people in 27 local offices. We place premiums in excess of $800 million on behalf of over 100,000 customers. In 2014 we joined Gallagher, the world’s fourth largest insurance broker. This international backing combined with our national resources enables us to negotiate the best benefits, conditions and premiums for our clients.

Overview:
**Ko wai mātou | Who are we**:
Crombie Lockwood has been helping New Zealanders protect what's important for over 40 years.

From our small beginnings in Napier in 1978, we have proudly built up a network from Invercargill to Kaitaia. Today there is a team of around 800 people in more than 25 offices spread across the country.

We're one of the largest insurance broking companies in New Zealand, placing premiums in excess of $1 billion.

We take great pride on the professional quality of our advice and service that we deliver to our client base and the investment that we make into our people’s development through our tailored leadership development programs.

At Crombie Lockwood success doesn’t just happen, we make it happen. We’re always looking for new ways to do more and to be better, and that means hiring the best people

**Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity**:
We’re looking for a confident and professional Commercial Broker to join our team in the Central Auckland. Working collaboratively you will service a portfolio of clients providing timely and trusted advice.

You will inherit and grow an established and profitable book of client business and will be instrumental in developing Crombie Lockwood’s continued growth, reputation and status in the industry and market place.

An attractive package is on offer to the right team player who has the skills and the attitude to succeed.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain client relationships by delivering an outstanding client experience
- Management of renewals ensuring that they are completed on or before expiry dates
- Servicing of alterations, endorsements and setting up new policies and finance agreements
- Resolve client queries and manage the collection of premiums
- Deliver product advice and proactively refer products that are appropriate to the needs of the client

**Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako - Skills & Experience**:

- Previous commercial insurance broking experience (minimum of 3 years)
- Strong relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to develop and manage complex client accounts
- Experience in developing new business opportunities
- A strong sense of team work and a committed work ethic
- Demonstrated understanding of NZ insurance policies and regulations
- Holds or is working towards a Certificate in Financial Services (NZQA Level 5)

In return, we’ll help you grow your portfolio and will support you through your studies for the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services if needed. Qualification fees are covered through our study support program and we offer study leave and study support groups.

**Benefits**:

- Comprehensive reward and recognition programme
- Income protection and life benefit (T&Cs apply)
- Discounted personal insurance
- Yearly wellness contribution
- Yearly flu vaccinations
- We support you to develop your skills with excellent learning and development opportunities within a friendly team environment.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**: