Corporate Account Handler - Corporate & Commercial

Starr Underwriting; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Colchester is seeking a Corporate Account Handler for their Corporate & Commercial division. This full-time role involves managing clients' insurance needs, ensuring excellent service, and working in a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have strong technical insurance skills and at least three years of experience in the commercial insurance market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial insurance.
• Acturis experience preferred.
• Good negotiation and broking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support team in managing clients’ insurance requirements.
• Handle renewals, quotations, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with Account Executives for client strategy.

Skills

Technical insurance skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Client service skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Cert CII

Tools

Acturis

Job description

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 a dedicated Corporate Account Handler to join our Corporate & Commercial division. This is an exciting opportunity to support our team in managing the full administration of clients’ insurance requirements — including handling general enquiries, renewals, mid-term adjustments, obtaining quotations, and invoicing premiums.

Working with our Mid-Market and Corporate clients, you will bring a passion for delivering outstanding service and a proactive approach to helping businesses navigate complex commercial risks. Your expertise will play a key role in supporting client growth and stability in a constantly evolving environment.

You will be part of a 15-person team, structured into smaller, collaborative groups that are committed to service excellence and celebrating shared success. This is a full-time, permanent position, offering a hybrid working model with the flexibility to work 3 days per week from our Colchester office for a balanced and supportive work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Help achieve Group/Division client targets by providing an outstanding level of service.

• Liaise effectively with the Account Executive to ensure an appropriate strategy for renewal, attend client meetings as vital, and action meeting points (if applicable).

• Undertake market exercises to establish the most competitive terms available.

• Acquire renewal terms and present them to clients.

• Issue renewal documentation in line with contract certainty.

• Ensure premiums are collected prior to the commencement of cover and in line with Howden procedures.

• Handle all queries, whether written or by telephone, expertly and process them 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.

• Actively cross-sell products from other divisions.

• Liaise with and assist other branches and Group Resources as necessary.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of all the main classes of Commercial Insurance and the CII’s Code of Ethics and GDPR.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing specialist advice in the commercial insurance market.

Skills

• Good 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.

• Good negotiation and broking skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to capture 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

• Acturis experience preferred.

• Cert CII (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.

Permanent