Experience

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  Allianz Trade in UK & Ireland

  • United Kingdom
  • Insurance
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Corporate Development Manager

    • Jan 2019 - Present

  • Credit Insurance Consultant (Midlands)

    • May 2017 - Present

    I am keen to meet with businesses in Cambridge, Leicestershire, Luton, Milton Keynes and Peterborough.Euler Hermes are the world's leading provider of trade-related Credit Insurance solutions, with more than 100 years of client support and responsiveness to changing business environments.We are back by Allianz and are rated 'AA-' by Standards & Poors rating services.Credit Insurance is suitable for all companies looking for full protection on their sales ledger, covering non-payment in respect of goods sold or services provided, where an invoice is raised on credit terms.Our products and services are designed to support the credit management function of a business, in the provision of Information, Collection and Protection.If you are interested in having a policy with Euler Hermes, the benefits of having Credit Insurance are as follows:- Improved cash flow- Focused sales efforts for secure business growth- Help in securing trade finance- Risk avoidance and reduction of bad debt- Better trading relationships with your suppliers- Tighter credit management disciplineIf you are a business within the Financial Services sector, the benefits of an insurance partnership with Euler Hermes are as follows:- Make you business stand out from the competition- Give your customers a competitive edge- Earn good commission by cross-selling to existing clients and new business prospects- Protect your clients' business by giving them access to the full range of risk management and information services we offerWhilst further details can be found by visiting our Website (www.eulerhermes.co.uk), should you wish to discuss any aspect of Credit Insurance then please do not hesitate to contact me via E-Mail (darren.felsenstein@ eulerhermes.com) or call me on 07896 252 633.

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  Financial and Credit Insurance Services

  • Kent and Midlands

  • Business DevelopmentExecutive

    • Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Kent and Midlands

    Key roles were as follows:- Develop New Business Strategy- Implement Marketing & Operational procedures to support the business function- Obtain new Credit Insurance business

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  Tokio Marine HCC

  • Leicester, United Kingdom

  • New Business Development Executive

    • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
    • Leicester, United Kingdom

    Key roles were as follows:- Obtain new Credit Insurance business to agreed team and individual targets- Build relationship with Credit Brokers- Develop General Broker Project

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  Perkins Slade

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Credit Insurance Development Executive

    • Jul 2006 - Jun 2014
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Having joined Perkins Slade in July 2006, following the formation of their Credit Insurance Division in June 2006, I performed a variety of roles to ensure that the Division continued to grow to be a profitable unit within the company, whilst also working to support the Credit Division Manager to develop the positive reputation that the Division and its employees still holds today within the Credit Insurance market. Roles undertaken were as follows:1) Credit Insurance Development Executive (09/10 - 06/14) - The key role was to win new/renewable credit business at all turnover levels across a variety of trade sectors. I also had responsibility for promoting, running and managing all aspects of the BIBA Credit Management and Bonds Scheme.2) Credit Insurance Account Executive (10/06 - 09/10) - The key role was to manage the client relationship within the Credit Portfolio, in order to ensure a minimum client retention rate of 90%. The requirement was also to find the right answers to client needs, liaise with the appropriate markets, provide quotes and prepare reports. 3) Credit Insurance Account Broker (07/06 - 10/06) - The key role was to work with the Credit Division Manager to both set up the Credit Division and ensure the highest levels of service were delivered to clients and prospects, in order to support the departmental New Business and Renewal targets.

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  Oval Insurance Broking

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Credit Insurance Account Broker

    • Jun 2003 - Jul 2006
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    This role held dual purpose as the objectives were are set around developing and managing an SME portfolio, with the emphasis on growing the business, as well as ensuring the highest levels of service were delivered to clients to ensure a minimum client retention rate of 90%.

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  HFC Bank

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Branch Manager

    • Jan 2003 - Jun 2003
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    This role provided me with the responsibility of managing a branch of 10 staff within a network of HFC Bank, the UK’s leading consumer finance company.

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  Lloyds Banking Group

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Personal Choice Manager

    • Jul 1994 - Oct 2002
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    During my time within banking, I performed a variety of roles which covered many aspects of Sales Management, Client Management and Customer Service. 1) Personal Choice Manager - This role offered me the opportunity to manage a sales force, coach and develop front line members of staff to deliver league generation targets as well as building and maintaining relationships with a more affluent set of customers.2) Personal Account Manager - This demanding role required a consistently high level of customer satisfaction, coupled with the need to promote the banks products and services. Being enthusiastic and highly self-motivated, my strong interpersonal skills and determination to succeed ensured an ongoing high standard of performance. 3) Personal Choice Managers Assistant - Key support to one of the country’s leading sales managers. My role was to plan and control my daily duties in order to seek opportunities to proactively refer clients eligible for personal account reviews. On occasions I would cover for the manager and take on the sales function independently to ensure that our specific client base had all needs satisfied. 4) Customer Services Officer - With the emphasis on supporting team objectives, to produce a high and competent level of customer service.5) Branch Introducer - Under the terms and conditions of the Personal Investment Authority, I was targeted to refer customers to a licensed representative of both the Bank and Scottish Widows Financial Services, in respect of both Financial and Mortgage advice.6) Senior Cashpoint Advisor - With the authority to maintain cash levels (minimum £500k), at a series of busy retail outlets.