New Business Account Handler

Hybrid in Amphora Place·Full-time·Added 20 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Howden

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near Amphora Place for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Nice to have

Acturis

The role

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 24,000 employees spanning over 56 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.

At Howden - Commercial & Schemes, commercial insurance isn't just what we do - it's who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client's assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support.

Join Howden's Schemes division and play a pivotal role in our unique renovation insurance team as a New Business Account Handler in our Colchester or Burnham on Crouch office.

In this target-driven position, you will be responsible for managing new business opportunities within the residential and commercial property renovation sector. You will offer bespoke insurance solutions to clients carrying out a renovation or self-build project, build strong client & insurer relationships, and contribute to the team's overall success. This role demands a proactive individual with a passion for sales & insurance and the drive to exceed both personal and team targets.

This is a full-time, permanent position working in the office 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

Organise and manage personal work activities to achieve team objectives and meet agreed targets
Manage assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required
Review client documentation to ensure comprehensive and accurate information is presented for the quoting process
Collate and communicate client requirements to ensure appropriate marketing of the risk
Liaise with clients to resolve queries and respond to market and third-party queries as appropriate
Produce high-quality market documentation, securing appropriate authorisations
Work with underwriters to place insurance that balances quality, coverage, and price
Process data promptly and accurately on relevant systems to support client service and internal processes
Maintain accurate and timely documentation for clients, ensuring proper organisation of records
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and obtain required authorisations
Foster and nurture positive relationships with colleagues and external contacts
Provide support and assistance to senior colleagues and/or their clients on request
Deal with or refer client enquiries, renewals, and mid-term adjustments

Skills

Minimum 18 months experience in general knowledge of insurance
Minimum 18 months sales experience
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge of Acturis system is desirable
Proficiency of Microsoft Excel / Word

Qualifications

GCSE in Maths & English
A levels (desirable)
Cert CII and above (desirable)

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

About Howden

Howden is a leading global insurance group operating in insurance broking and risk consulting, managing $37bn of premiums for its clients. The group employs around 23,000 people and serves clients across areas such as corporate insurance and risk, employee benefits, reinsurance and personal lines.

Howden is majority owned by its own employees, with its largest shareholder group being the people who work in the business, supported by three long-term minority growth-equity partners. This ownership structure underpins an 'owner's mindset' culture in which employees take ownership of their decisions and the business is built to last.

Industry: Insurance and Risk Consulting
Employees: 23,000
Website: howdengroup.com

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