Account Handler - Corporate & Commercial

HIBL; Penenden Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance group is seeking an ambitious Account Handler to join their Mid Corporate team in Maidstone. This full-time position involves monitoring renewals, managing projects, and liaising with clients to facilitate insurance processes. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of insurance principles and a customer-focused approach, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Personal and professional growth

Flexible working hours

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Understanding of general and legal principles of insurance.
• Experience in an account handling or technical role.
• Good understanding of team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor renewals and new business activity.
• Manage assigned projects and contribute to others.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries.

Skills

Knowledge of insurance principles

Strong communication

Customer-focused approach

Attention to detail

Ability to manage tight deadlines

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

A levels

Job description

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Account Handler - Corporate & Commercial

Apply locations Maidstone - Horizon House time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0013521

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.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding service to our clients. We promote personal and professional growth. This is a full-time, permanent position with the option to work 2-3 days per week in our Maidstone office for a balanced work experience.

We are seeking an ambitious Account Handler to join our dynamic Mid Corporate team in Maidstone. If you have a passion for insurance, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of a world-class organisation that values collaboration and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Regularly monitoring renewals and new business activity to aid effective planning and resourcing

• Participate in team meetings, reporting on business progress within your area of expertise

• Manage assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required

• Review client documentation to ensure comprehensive and accurate information is presented for the quoting process

• Collate and communicate client requirements to ensure appropriate marketing of the risk

• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and respond to market and third-party queries as appropriate

• Produce high-quality market documentation, securing appropriate authorisations

• Work with underwriters to place insurance that balances quality, coverage, and price

• Process data promptly and accurately on relevant systems to support client service and internal processes

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for clients, ensuring proper organisation of records.

• Conduct due diligence/sanctions checks in line with company procedures

• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and obtain required authorisations

• Foster and nurture positive relationships with colleagues and external contacts

• Provide support and assistance to senior colleagues and/or their clients on request

• Deal with or refer client enquiries, renewals, and mid-term adjustments

Requirements:

• Understanding of general and legal principles of insurance and knowledge of relevant regulatory and legal frameworks

• Familiarity with the market, including competitors, specific territories, and cultural awareness

• Experience in an account handling or technical role within mid-corporate insurance is essential.

• Good understanding of team objectives and how own role contributes

• An analytical yet approachable standout colleague, keen to build sustainable relationships with his team and clients alike

• Someone with a customer-focused approach, able to work independently and flexibly to achieve tight deadlines.

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Calm and resilient under pressure; ability to positively react to change

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*.

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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Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 17,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $38bn of premiums for our clients.

Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold.

The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.