Build relationships with our insurers, suppliers, clients and across Howden.
Support the team with knowledge share & coaching.
Ensure that the Claims Manager is fully aware of all issues or complaints.
Ensure that full compliance of our standards is maintained at all times.
Keep up-to-date with new products and new markets.
Be an advocate of Howden.
To be the main contact for certain Clients.
Skills
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to process work quickly and efficiently.
Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Excellent Client service skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good literacy and numeracy (minimum of C or equivalent in English and Maths).
Ability to gather and analyse information from the client.
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to an individual client’s level of understanding.
Ability to persuade and influence others.
Job Scope
The role will be office based but will require regular travel for
Clients/Insurer visits
Off-site training
Division and Team events
Other internal/external meetings
Knowledge
Working knowledge of all the main classes of General Insurance and GDPR, FCA / FOS and the CII’s Code of Ethics.
Working knowledge of Howden product range, policy wordings and service standards.
Responsibility for own personal development and for keeping own knowledge up-to-date by the use of extra-curricular reading, eLearning, in-house and external courses, and studying for professional qualifications in order to gain the required CPD points.
Experience & Professional Qualifications
Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing specialist advice in the insurance market.
Must be qualified to a minimum of Cert CII (or gain the qualification within 18 months of joining).
Regulatory
Adhere to the principles set by the FCA.
Adhere to Howden Private Client service standards and procedures, accepted good market practice and the CII Code of Ethics.
To work in the best interests of the Client at all times.
Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
Ensure all records and communications with Clients are accurately recorded and filed in the correct manner.
Comply with the Bribery Act 2010, and other such applicable regulations in place from time to time.
Ensure that you do not breach any applicable sanctions imposed, or deal with embargoed entities.
Comply with relevant anti-money laundering regulations in place from time to time
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
