From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.
People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Global and Corporate Risks team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills, this opportunity is for you!
Role Purpose: As a vital member of our team, you will support colleagues and work closely with assigned clients to ensure effective risk placement with insurers. Your role encompasses delivering exceptional service in the administration of new business, renewals, and mid-term changes. You will be responsible for negotiating terms to meet client needs, ensuring optimal pricing and cover.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Planning/Reporting:
Organize work activities independently to achieve personal and team objectives.Provide input to team meetings, contributing market observations and resolving client issues.Manage assigned projects and contribute to others as required.
2. Technical:
Liaise with clients to resolve queries and produce high-quality market documentation.Review submissions to ensure comprehensive and accurate market presentations.Devise placing strategies, negotiate with underwriters, and gather market intelligence
3. Policy, Process, and Procedures:
Work within agreed parameters and adhere to company procedures and compliance requirements.Maintain appropriate client files and follow approved processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
4. Environment, Customer Focus, and Relationships:
Actively manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders.Develop and maintain relationships with underwriters and preferred markets.Stay informed about industry developments to uphold high standards in practices and product offerings.
5. People Management/Personal Development:
Undertake personal development to stay updated on industry best practices.Stay aware of external, industry, legal, and regulatory developments.
Regulatory and Compliance:
6. Comply with all legal, fiscal, and regulatory obligations.
7. Ensure correct authorization and adherence to processes.
8. Maintain accurate records and operate in an honest, professional, and ethical manner.
Knowledge/Experience:
9. Experience in a similar or related role.
10. Excellent knowledge of the insurance market.
11. Strong relationships with relevant underwriters.
12. Previous experience in Global or Multi-National client programs (desirable).
Skills/Behaviours:
13. Customer-focused approach.
14. Highly numerate and literate.
15. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
16. Ability to work independently, use initiative, and meet tight deadlines.
17. Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
18. Resilient under pressure with a positive reaction to change.
19. Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
20. Strong commercial acumen.
Qualifications:
21. GCSE Math's and English (or equivalent).
22. A levels (desirable).
23. Attainment of the LLMIT (Lloyd's and London Market Introductory Test), where relevant.
24. Working towards or has attained ACII (desirable, not essential).
If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the Global and Corporate Risks sector, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team. Join us in shaping the future of risk management and insurance solutions. Apply now!
Our Culture: People First
We’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts – based in London, with direct access to the world’s biggest insurance market. We’re still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven’t changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:
• An employee-ownership model
• Aligned external investors
• The trust and integrity born of friendship
• Expertise
• Independence
Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It’s created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we’re driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention.
Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better – and that’s better for everyone.
Diversity & 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 their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
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