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 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.
About DUAL
With market-leading market presence in 17+ countries, we’re a truly global organisation. But our real strength lies in our local teams, whose knowledge of their market helps them better understand and meet our clients’ needs. We believe that our success is built on creating and delivering the right products to the right people.
In fact, ever since DUAL was founded in 1998, we have focused on one thing; being the best underwriting business we can be. Specialist underwriting is at the core of our business and has built our reputation as a strong and expert strategic partner for our intermediaries and capacity providers.
Role Overview
The role is accountable for building a market-leading team to deliver DUAL’s Retail Strategy in the South West region of England. The Regional Manager will have overall responsibility for the performance of their region as a P&L owner, encompassing oversight of Technical, Distribution, Operations, and Conduct/Risk functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and Implement Distribution Strategy: Create and deploy an effective distribution strategy that encompasses both DUAL Retail and DUAL UK.
* Leadership and Growth: Contribute to the broader DUAL Retail Leadership team, focusing on long-term profitable growth.
* Market Expansion: Leverage existing capabilities and identify new opportunities for growth, sponsoring the development of propositions and capabilities needed to succeed in the market.
Key Skills and Attributes
* Proven Experience: Previous experience in a Distribution Manager or equivalent role.
* Strategic Execution: Demonstrated ability to shape and execute a clear distribution strategy.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong ability to use data to inform and guide distribution decisions.
* Market Presence: A strong and positive presence in the market, capable of influencing and building relationships.
What We Offer in Return
At DUAL, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, a wide range of wellbeing programs, competitive salaries, and generous pension plans. But we know you expect all that.
What you might not expect is a workplace where every voice is heard, where volunteering in the community is part of the job, and where everyone is encouraged to contribute to our sustainability goals. We seek individuals who want to make a difference—not just in the workplace, but in the industry and the wider community.
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.
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.
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