Motor Underwriting Technician

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.

Underwriting Technician

Reporting to the: Underwriting Services Manager

Department: Underwriting

Main Purpose:

• To process and underwrite policies within KGM framework.
• To be able to communicate effectively and confidently with KGM broker partners building strong positive relationships.
   

Main Responsibilities:

• Handle telephone enquiries efficiently and professionally at all times delivering a high standard of customer service.
• Effectively respond to correspondence both internal and external by post or e-mail.
• Accurately write up & Input new business cases as required.
• Process all new business, adjustments and renewals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Correctly investigate and process items that fall into Pending or Failed in the KGM processing systems.
• Deal with accounts queries effectively.
• Participate in ad hoc duties as required to effectively maintain the smooth running of the department.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience of working in an Underwriting environment/Motor broking/Personal Lines insurance
• Act in a professional manner at all times
• A positive attitude
• Ability to problem solve and able to work under pressure
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good organisation
• Computer literate, MS Office
• Team player

Personal Qualities:

• Self motivated
• Good organisation and a team player
• Methodical and quick thinking
• Eye for detail and accuracy
• Act in a professional manner at all times
• Sociable, approachable and presentable
• Good time keeping and a willingness to respond to business seasons and increased workload pressures
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize accordingly

KGM Values:

• Do things properly and adopt a do it once do it right attitude

High personal standards (including integrity) with a desire to achieve excellence

• Achieve together

Committed to role with willingness to take accountability

A team player embracing a collaborative approach

• A personal touch

Strives to deliver high standards of service to build strong business relationships and high levels of customer satisfaction

• Serious about success

Motivated and driven to succeed

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.