Who are we? 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 mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries. 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 headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. The Role The Insurance Broker Support Technician will initially be responsible for providing technical administration support to Account Brokers within the Solicitor’s Professional Indemnity team with a view to taking on client facing and business development responsibilities in future. This is a starter role for school leavers or graduates with full training and continuous development provided. You don't need prior insurance knowledge Key Responsibilities Works with senior members of the team to agree key priorities so that they can manage and plan their workload, ensuring that personal and team objectives are achieved Provide support and assistance to senior colleagues in their interactions with clients, producing brokers and underwriters regarding new business, renewals and mid-term changes Assist in the creation of comprehensive client and broking documents, reports and summaries Enter data into our trading platform, Sector (and other portals as appropriate) for new quotes, renewals and mid-term adjustments Co-ordinate and resolve queries from internal/external parties on behalf of the team, and investigate issues arising in a variety of MI reports Technical duties (ensuring data completion by the deadline; responding to issues raised regarding data integrity; supporting the credit control team where required; completing payment request forms; completing invoice request forms) Skills & Attributes Previous experience of working in a client facing environment is desirable Attention to detail with ability to produce accurate documentation Prioritisation and organisational skills Self-motivated, able to work independently and use initiative Competent IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent organisational skills What do we offer in return? A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden 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 Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working. If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more. Permanent