Assistant Underwriter

4 months ago

Croydon, United Kingdom Howden Group Holdings Full time

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 mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 15,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.

Why work at Howden?

We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.

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 disappointed head-hunters 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 (Motor Trade) team to deliver highly efficient and accurate administrative support to the team. This role will help write, renew and administer motor 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).

Who we’re looking for

At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality 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

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define.

Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.

And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Howden, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.

Our sustainability promise

We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

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