Buxton Pratt Consulting Newsletter

CURRENT FULL TIME HOT CANDIDATES

BDM - Commercial Lines - ($80k plus)
This confident gentleman is ready to take his next step and is waiting for the right opportunity with a larger company. He has experience in Commercial & Personal Lines and he is happy to travel. Tier 1.
Location: Prefer East, CBD, happy to travel

Assistant Account Executive- ($45K plus)
This candidate is currently looking for an assistant role where she can develop her commercial knowledge. She is proficient in Domestic lines and Winbeat and ideally would like to work for a medium to larger broker. Tier 1 (Broking)
Location: Prefer CBD & South East

Account Manager ($110k + super)
With a wealth of experience in business development, marketing and account management this gentleman would like an existing portfolio of Corporate accounts to manage. His strength are in property/casualty and he is happy to travel for the right opportunity.
Location: Open- would go interstate if required

Account Executive ($80k + super)
Are you looking for a strong business development broker? Great at developing SME accounts and he enjoys being in front of clients, this qualified Broker is in the market. Top on his list of requirements are job satisfaction, office support and a reputable name in the industry.
Location: CBD, Inner City, East

Underwriter Support/Administrator ($47,000 plus super)
Having a solid work history, great administration skills and a very professional approach this lady is after a role in Underwriting or administration. She has experience in group life administration, underwriting support and claims.
Location: CBD, South East

Personal Lines Underwriter/ Client Service ($45,000 plus super)
This polite gentleman has experience overseas and locally in Domestic lines insurance and Superannuation administration. His strengths are in his client service skills and he is open to opportunities in both Underwriting and Broking.
Location: CBD, Inner City, East

Commercial Underwriter ($50,000 plus super)
Currently working in Commercial Broking and having experience in Claims and for a general Insurer this lady is now looking to move into Underwriting. She has strong analytical skills, is professional, hard working and just needs someone to give her the foot in the door of Underwriting. Her technical knowledge is transferable.
Location: CBD, Inner City & South East

Professional Indemnity Assistant ($Neg)
This candidate is available from May and is currently working in London as an Assistant Underwriter in a PI division. Previously he had personal lines Broking experience. He is happy to complete any further study required.
Location: CBD, Inner City & South East

For more positions online check out our website at: www.buxtonpratt.com.au

FROM THE TEMP DESK

We have temporary staff now available including, Assistant Account Executives, Receptionists and administration. Please contact us if you have staff going on leave or a vacancy that needs to be filled.

Please contact Lauren Jeffrey on 9576 2833 or email lauren@buxtonpratt.com.au

INDUSTRY SALARIES

2007 had seen a slight increase in salaries from the following year and this looks to be the trend this year as the skills shortage is here to stay for the future.

We noticed an increase in salaries for Underwriters and Claims staff with Broking positions staying similar to the previous year but Assistant Account Executives salaries were pushed up slightly.

Here are some guidelines for typical salary packages in the current market:

UNDERWRITING	SALARY
Underwriting Support	$45,000-$50,000
Underwriter	$55,000-$80,000
Senior Underwriters	$80,000-$100,000
Underwriting Manage	$90,000- $140,000
BROKING
Assistant Account Executive	$43,000-$55,000
Account Executive	$55,000-$90,000
Business Development Broker	$80,000-$130,000
CLAIMS
Claims Officer	$42,000-$48,000
Senior Claims Officer	$48,000-$60,000
Claims Manager	$70,000-$100,000

ADD VALUE TO YOUR BUSINESS TO RETAIN EMPLOYEES

The New Year period is traditionally a time when people reconsider their career path and look around for new opportunities.

Warning signs your staff are actively looking for a new position may include needing time off for appointments, taking sick leave, a sudden change in appearance; they are suddenly impeccably dressed or you notice a negative attitude from a normally happy employee.

There are numerous ways to help retain your current staff and these could include anything from ongoing training to a reward and recognition scheme.

Factors that are important to employees include:

• Staff management
• Performance management
• Career development
• Training
• Multi-skilling
• Flexible work arrangements
• Incentives
• Pay design
• Employment contracts

CANDIDATES ARE GOING QUICKLY

There is still a skills shortage, which is to remain into the foreseeable future and we are noticing that quality candidates are finding positions within a matter of days.

If you interview a candidate make sure all the decision makers are available on the day of the interview and that if you think the person is suitable you make a decision quickly or risk missing out on a potential asset to your company.

We have seen too many disappointed clients who are not quick to make a prompt decision.

Meet the Team

Felicity Southorn
General Manager
0400 414 767
felicity@
buxtonpratt.com.au

Emma Buxton
Director
0438 448 806
emma@
buxtonpratt.com.au

Amanda Buxton
Director
0403 901 013
amanda@
buxtonpratt.com.au

Lauren Jeffery
Temporary Consultant
0400 025 135
lauren
@buxtonpratt.com.au

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