Insurance Apprenticeship - Wexford

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.

• Gather information from your clients, assessing their insurance needs and risk profile
• Research insurance companies’ policies and negotiate with underwriters to find the most suitable insurance for your clients at the best price
• Ensure that your clients understand the terms and the extent of the cover provided in line with industry regulations
• Foresee your clients’ insurance needs, such as policy renewals or amendments
• Advise your clients on whether and when they need to make a claim on their policies
• Arrange specialised types of insurance cover in complex cases; this may involve preparing reports for insurance underwriters and surveyors and negotiating with insurers
• Advise your clients on risk management and help to devise new ways to mitigate risks, for example, by adding security measures such as fencing, surveillance cameras or lighting to commercial properties to reduce the likelihood of a break-in
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with your clients

• Ability to communicate effectively (in both written and verbal form)
• Eager to learn and want to develop within an exciting industry
• Proactive approach to building and managing customer relationships
• Ability to prioritise and work under time pressures
• Focused, Diligent and committed to the apprenticeship and company
• Excellent PC skills - Microsoft Packages
• Willing to be part of a team while working independently

• Do I meet the minimum entry level requirements? Entry-Requirements-Updated.pdf (iii.ie)
• Can I commit to a three-year contract of apprenticeship?
• Do I have the self-motivation and time management skills to study at a BA (Hons) level and work at the same time?
• Can I take ownership and accountability for my own actions and responsibilities?

• Please submit your application via our careers page
• Planned start date: beginning of September 2024 or sooner if available
• Closing date for applications is the 12th of July

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.