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 all times to follow good practice in ensuring the client’s best interests are served.
- Assist Account Executives with all administration and support functions in a timely manner:-preparation of submissions, input of data, scanning of documents, issue of documents, mid-term adjustments, finance, carry out functions as requested by Account Executive, screen calls and direct to correct Executive.
- Liaise with Credit Control on finance issues as required.
- Company daily post prepared for collection.
- Provide update on post arrears on weekly basis.
- Adhere to Compliance as outlined in Employee Handbook and Procedures Manual.
- Adhere to Health & Safety policy.
- Effective diary management on the system to ensure customer, compliance and quality purposes are met.
- Extremely well organised with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Innovative and collaborative.
- Flexible and results driven.
- Willingness to progress within the team to Account Executive level.
- Aptitude for learning involves specifically working towards an insurance qualification over a specified period of time, with APA in Personal General Insurance achieved within 12 months.
- 1-2 years previous experience in an administration role desirable.
- Previous experience working in the Insurance Industry preferable but not essential.
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
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.
PermanentSkills Required
- Extremely well organized with excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
- Innovative and collaborative approach
- Flexible and results driven
- Willingness to progress to Account Executive level
- Achieve APA in Personal General Insurance within 12 months
- 1–2 years of previous administration experience
- Previous insurance industry experience
What We Do
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