Account Handler
4 weeks ago
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.
Howden, Corporate & Commercial are on the hunt for an Account Handler to support their team to deliver an excellent and comprehensive service in the administration of renewal and mid-term changes so that customers' needs are best satisfied through suitable cover and pricing. Offering professional advice to our corporate clients.
Please note this is a full-time, permanent opportunity. You will be based in our Colchester office and ideally be onsite for 2 days per week on average.
Overview:
Assist in achieving Group/Division client retention targets by providing an excellent level of service.
Liaise effectively with the Account Executive to ensure an appropriate strategy for renewal, attend client meetings as necessary and action meeting points (if applicable).
Obtain renewal terms and present to client.
Issue renewal documentation in line with contract certainty.
Ensure premiums are collected prior to the commencement of cover and in line with Howden procedures.
Record all relevant information, correspondence and documentation on Acturis and make effective use of the diary system.
Produce accurate and professional documentation at all times using relevant Howden templates.
Process adjustments in line with procedures, including notification to insurers, issue of revised documentation, and collection of additional premium.Knowledge:
Working knowledge of all the main classes of general insurance and the CII's Code of Ethics and GDPR.
Must have a minimum of 5 years' corporate insurance experience.Skills:
Excellent level of technical insurance skills, to be assessed by regular in-house testing.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to process work quickly and efficiently.
Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Excellent client service skills.
Excellent level of negotiation and broking skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to gather and analyse information from the client.
Ability to identity and respond appropriately to an individual clients level of understanding.
Ability to persuade and influence others.Qualifications:
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
A levels (desirable).
Certificate in Insurance (desirable).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
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