Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We’re experts helping clients adapt and thrive in a changing world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. 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. 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. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
Responsibilities to include providing technical and administration support to the International Property division, specifically the Political Violence Team.
Manages assigned projects and supports additional projects as needed. Ensures compliance with territory, tax, and legislation requirements and responds to market queries. Maintains accurate data entry, follows up on subjectivities, and communicates with clients regarding premium payments. Liaises with support technicians and IBA, checks documentation for accuracy, and may sign certain client documents. Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, supports clients and colleagues, and handles client enquiries and adjustments. Stays informed of market, legal, and regulatory developments, completes required training, and adheres to company policies and ethical standards.
Strong understanding of insurance principles, legal frameworks, and regulatory environments. Several years of hands-on experience in their area of product expertise, contributing valuable insights and performance. Clear understanding of team objectives and how their role supports broader goals. Skilled in relevant systems and computer literate, with strong numeracy and literacy. A team player with strong negotiation and influencing skills, capable of building sustainable relationships. Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) And we know that separate home and work lives don’t really exist. That’s why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.
Diversity and Inclusion At Howden we value diversity – there is no one Howden ‘personality type’. We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges 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.
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.
*Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
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