Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 15,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.
Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.
Why work at Howden?
We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointed head-hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
JOB SUMMARY
Key support role to the business. No budget or staff responsibilities.
Mainly office based role. Incoming work to be distributed by the General Insurance Manager
Adherence and implementation of Company policies and responsibilities in respect of regulated activities, conduct risk and TCF. Adhere to the FCA regulations and requirements.
There will be regular departmental meetings to discuss administration requirements of the department.
Administration of client’s insurance requirements on a daily basis including – general enquiries, renewals, midterm adjustments, obtaining quotations, claims handling and accounting procedures.
Acquire new commercial customers.
Provide expert and prompt advice to new and existing customers regarding their insurance needs.
To provide technical, administrative and customer service support to the General Insurance Manager.
KEY TASKS
Present a professional image of self and Hencilla Canworth GI Ltd
Deal with incoming enquiries from clients, insurers and other third parties in a professional and timely manner.
Work within agreed authority levels
Review the demands and needs of customer and advise on the most appropriate insurances to meet their demands and needs.
Increase client base wherever possible.
Convert insurance needs to sales
Cross sell insurance wherever possible
Manage and process client new business, renewals, midterm adjustments and lapses in accordance with current procedures and FCA requirements.
Input accurate data onto the back office systems.
Liaise with Insurers and other third parties regarding the administration of client’s insurance needs.
Assess, assimilate, analyse and present to insurers and underwriters to achieve risk acceptance at the most advantageous rate.
To prepare customer reports on both new and existing risks to support the commercial lines manager/supervisor.
Taking responsibility for actioning and updating Diary System as directed and within defined time scale.
Attend training courses and events as directed by the company.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
High level inter personal skills – ability to build successful, mutually beneficial business/client relationships.
Communication skills – able to communicate to people, with various levels of knowledge, over the telephone and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Planning, organisational and time management skills.
Problem solving
Computer literate and thorough understanding of company software.
QUALIFICATIONS
O level / GCSE standard of education ( or equivalent)
Ideally studying towards CII examinations.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Ideally at least 2 years experience in commercial insurance in respect of scheme business
Who we’re looking for
At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality type’. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference, at work and beyond
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define.
Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.
And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Howden, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.
Our sustainability promise
We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here .
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