Howden is a group of talented insurance experts who have the freedom to deliver for clients and the support to do what they do best. Our people are our biggest asset and our largest shareholder group, and everything that makes us unique - our culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth- all come from this employee-owned model.
All our people, whether they hold shares or not, are driven to create a business to be proud of. That's because we're all united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, which means we take out work personally. Our people have delivered groceries to elderly clients, invented whole new products to meet clients' needs, and even invited to clients' weddings. We're not about cookie-cutter, off the shelf, one-size-fits-all insurance. We do people first insurance.
This no limits approach means that we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative - doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we're using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.
We are actively looking for an Assistant Account Handler to join our growing Private Clients team - The role will be office based, with hybrid working options available. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful team and develop your experience and career within High-net-worth insurance.
About you:
* You will enjoy having conversations with people, listening and building relationships as it's important that we really get to know our clients and understand their requirements.
* You have awesome problem-solving skills - all of our clients are totally unique, so we need to come up with tailor made solutions as we don't have a "one size fits all" approach
* You may currently be working in a sales role and are now looking for a career. We don't require any previous experience as we offer on-site training, workshops, coaching and will support you through industry qualifications.
* You will have a passion and entrepreneurial mindset. Many of our most successful business opportunities have come from team members with a passion for the subject - whether that's equine insurance, campervans, motorhomes, classic cars, motorbikes, marine, fine art, etc. Loving what you do, means you will be knowledgeable, be able to build rapport quickly and be able to provide clients with the best solution.
* You will be ambitious. We promote within, everyone in a leadership position started out as an Insurance Advisor - We give you all the tools, all we ask from you is the desire to succeed.
Rewards:
· 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service
· A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:
o Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen
o Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury
o Contributory pension scheme - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025
o Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits
· Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:
o Discounts on gym membership across the UK
o Salary sacrifice schemes - Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase
o Access to a range of personal insurance products at discounted rates
o Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts
o Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work
Howden, 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 their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.