Marine Trades New Business Insurance Account Handler - Corporate & Commercial

Howden, the new name for Aston Lark; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Marine Trades New Business Insurance Account Handler in Worcester. You will join a collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional service while contributing to business growth. The role emphasizes achieving sales targets and requires strong negotiation and communication skills.

Benefits

Personal and professional growth

Flexible working arrangements available

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial insurance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Achieve client New Business sales targets.
• Undertake market exercises and issue renewal documentation.
• Handle all queries professionally.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

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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 seeking an ambitious New Business Account Handler to join our specialist marine team in Worcester. If you have a passion for sales, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of a world-class organisation that values collaboration and inclusion.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in achieving Group/Division client New Business sales targets by providing an excellent level of service.
• Undertake market exercises to establish the most competitive terms available.
• 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.
• Actively cross-sell products from other Divisions.
• Refer all queries that fall outside your own experience, knowledge and authority to senior staff.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Commercial Insurance and the CII's Code of Ethics and GDPR within a sales environment.

Skills:

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to process work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Good 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).

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Insurance

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