Assistant Underwriter

Who are we?

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.

At Howden, Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn’t just what we do - it’s who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client’s assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support.

We are looking for an Assistant Underwriter to support our Underwriting team to deliver highly efficient and accurate administrative support to the team. This role will help write, renew and administer insurance policies in line with business targets and requirements.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within the insurance industry. A full training and development plan can be tailored to individual needs to support progression into an Underwriter. If you are skilled as an insurance administrator, claims handler, or account handler and looking for something new, this role will support your continued progress within an established and supportive team.

Please note this is a full-time, permanent opportunity. You will be based in our Maidstone office and ideally be onsite for 2-3 days per week on average.

Overview:

- Prioritise and handle all work promptly and accurately.- Handle all queries in a professional manner and process effectively in line with service standards.- Produce accurate and professional documentation.- Process adjustments in line with procedures, including notification to insurers and issue of revised documentation.- Accurate population of rating and document generation tools.- Refer all queries that fall outside own experience, knowledge, and authority to senior staff.

Knowledge:

- A minimum of 12 months insurance experience is required for this role (Essential).

Skills:

- Customer focused approach, with administrative skills.- Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to process work quickly and efficiently.- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.- Good literacy and numeracy.

Qualifications:

- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).- A levels (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*.

- Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent