Client Broker - Commercial & Schemes

2136GB00 Howden UK Brokers Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden in Cheltenham seeks a diligent insurance advisor to support commercial & schemes clients. You will liaise with the Account Executive to shape renewal strategy, gather renewal terms, and present them clearly to clients, while producing professional summaries and documentation using Howden templates.

You will maintain accurate records on Acturis, handle queries promptly and contribute to meeting service standards. The role is based in Cheltenham, with onsite presence 2–3 days per week.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Cert CII (desirable for this role).
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in providing specialist advice in the insurance market.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving Group/Division client retention targets by providing an excellent level of service.
• Liaise effectively with the Account Executive to ensure an appropriate strategy for renewal, attend client meetings as necessary and action meeting points.
• Obtain renewal terms and present to client.
• Produce and issue professional summaries and reports using Howden templates.
• Record all relevant information on Acturis and maintain the diary system.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Cert CII

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 24,000 employees spanning over 56 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 - Commercial & Schemes, 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.

Overview

• Assist in achieving Group/Division client retention targets by providing an excellent level of service.
• Liaise effectively with the Account Executive to ensure an appropriate strategy for renewal, attend client meetings as necessary and action meeting points (if applicable).
• Obtain renewal terms and present to client.
• Produce and issue professional summaries and reports using Howden templates.
• Issue renewal documentation in line with contract certainty.
• Ensure premiums are collected prior to the commencement of cover and in line with Howden procedures.
• Prioritise and handle all work promptly and accurately.
• Handle all queries, whether written or by telephone, in a professional manner and process effectively in line with service standards.
• Record all relevant information, correspondence and documentation on Acturis and make effective use of the diary system.
• Produce accurate and professional documentation at all times using relevant Howden templates.
• Process adjustments in line with procedures, including notification to insurers, issue of revised documentation, and collection of additional premiums.
• Refer all queries that fall outside your own experience, knowledge and authority to senior staff.
• Liaise with and assist other branches and Group Resources as necessary.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of all the main classes of general insurance and the CII’s Code of Ethics and GDPR.
• Must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in providing specialist advice in the insurance market.

Skills

• Excellent level of technical insurance skills, to be assessed by regular in-house testing.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to process work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Excellent level of negotiation and broking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather and analyse information from the client.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to an individual client's level of understanding.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Cert CII (desirable for this role).

The role is permanent, and you will be based in our Cheltenham office and ideally be onsite for 2- 3 days per week on average.

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 Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn 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.