Time left to apply End Date: September 15, 2025 (26 days left to apply)
job requisition id R0013206
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.
With a no limits approach, 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 Account Handler to join our growing Private Clients team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful team and develop your experience and career within High-net-worth insurance. You will be responsible for building rapport with an existing book of clients and working closely with wider team to achieve objectives.
About you:
You will have experience developing and building long lasting relationships with Private or HNW Clients.
You must have a passion for excellent customer services as this role will be working with existing clients and will be supporting their needs.
You are able to work closely with colleagues to support on larger accounts from start to finish, including; attending meetings, taking notes, speaking to insurers, working through renewal presentations and renewals terms etc.
You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity, as this will allow you to identify and explore opportunities for existing clients to drive the best possible outcome.
You are willing to learn, as every day will be different. This is a great opportunity to expand your insurance knowledge and become Cert CII qualified.
You are consultative, have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener, you will take the time to fully understand client requirements and be able to advise on products and solutions – thinking about client needs and referring identified opportunities – we are always looking for a ‘path to yes’
Rewards:
We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer:
Excellent training and development schemes with accelerated career progression
Company funded CII professional qualification
Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
Cycle to work loan scheme available to all employees
Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products including home, motor, travel, specialist vehicles, critical illness, private medical, income protection etc.
Access to hundreds of highstreet retailer discounts through our reward and recognition platform
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work
The above details just a handful of the benefits available to our employees, more details will be made available through the recruitment process
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
time left to apply End Date: December 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
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