Graduate Account Manager

Starr Underwriting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking two recent graduates for the Graduate Account Manager role within their Carrier Management Team in London. This position focuses on client engagement, data analysis, and consultancy initiatives, contributing to both client success and market insights. The role is ideal for those with strong analytical skills and a passion for relationship management, offering excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Access to discounted personal health policies

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Excellent training and development schemes

Cycle to work loan scheme

Discount on gym membership

2 days allocated for volunteering

Qualifications

• Recent graduates (2024 or 2025) with a 2:1 or above in relevant degrees.
• Strong ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for clients to understand their business needs.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to execute projects.

Skills

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Law, Politics, Economics, Finance

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.

Howden Markets Carrier Management Team: Graduate Account Manager

The Carrier Management Team specialises in providing tailored consultancy services, including identifying growth opportunities, developing sponsorship initiatives, delivering market insights, and enhancing overall insurance carrier performance. They play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing relationships with insurance carriers.

It is instrumental for this team to understand their client needs, analyse market trends and support the development of innovative and bespoke solutions that align with the client’s objectives. This team contributes to Howden’s competitive edge in the market.

Although overlap in skillsets required, this is not a broking role and if you are looking for a career in this field then please look at our alternative graduate roles.

Graduate Account Manager Role Description

The Carrier Management Team is split into 2 areas, and we are looking for 2 graduates to join each team.

Client Engagement and Consultancy:

• Act as a key point of contact for assigned clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring a deep understanding of their business needs and objectives.

• Support carriers with bespoke consulting initiatives, including identifying growth opportunities, developing sponsorship strategies, providing market insights, and improving overall performance.

Data, Insights, and Market Intelligence:

• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to generate actionable insights, compiling reports and presentations that drive decision-making and support strategic goals.

• Stay informed of industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and emerging needs.

General day-to-day responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of client projects, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes that align with agreed objectives and deliver measurable value.

• Work closely with internal teams, including delivery and design functions, to ensure seamless execution of projects and alignment with client expectations.

• Collaborate with external partners, including markets, capacity providers, and third-party solution providers, to strengthen strategic partnerships and enhance service delivery.

What are we looking for?

• Recent graduates (2024 or 2025) with a 2:1 or above in Law, Politics, Economics or Finance-related degrees, however we are open to other degree backgrounds.

• Proven ability to build and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring collaboration and mutual success.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and present actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes.

• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a commitment to learning and embracing new challenges.

• Strong commercial acumen and keeping up with market trends.

• Knowledge of insurance market trends is preferable.

Why apply?

• Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products including home, motor, travel, specialist vehicles, critical illness, private medical, income protection etc.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for Christmas.

• Competitive salary.

• Generous pension scheme.

• Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.

• Cycle to work loan scheme available to all employees

• Discount on gym membership across the UK – national and local gyms included

• Volunteering opportunities, all employees have 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes.

Application Process

• Application submission

• Online assessment

• Pre-recorded video interview

• Assessment experience day: 8th and 11th August

• Start date: September 2025

Our team will provide preparation materials at each stage of the process.

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