Senior Account Broker

Howden Group Holdings; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic professional to join their team in Bristol. This role focuses on developing and managing professional indemnity clients, particularly within the wholesale business sector. You'll engage with brokers, renew existing accounts, and explore new business opportunities while ensuring compliance and maintaining strong relationships. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and encourages personal growth, where you can define your own career path and make a positive impact in the insurance industry.

Qualifications

• Background in insurance and/or professional indemnity preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Renew and develop a book of professional indemnity clients.
• Maintain broker relationships and ensure compliance.
• Seek out and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Insurance background

Professional Indemnity knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Customer service skills

IT skills

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.

The Role

You will be specialising in a full range of professions, with a specific focus on wholesale business and Insurance brokers own PII.

You will be involved in the broking process from start to finish. Following up leads to converting the business on both renewals and new business. Reviewing the proposal forms, presenting to market and building relationships as well as developing and growing the overall revenue of the account for both new and existing clients

What you'll do

• Renew and develop a book of professional indemnity clients with specific emphasis on Insurance Brokers own PII and Wholesale business

• To develop existing brokers, and to engage new brokers

• Assisting brokers by effectively disseminating knowledge to brokers and the PII markets’ appetite

• Maintain profile in the market and to develop this with both existing and new brokers Including marketing campaigns and events

• Ensure that procedures are conformed to in respect of both internal and external compliance

• Assist in managing all broker relationships

• To continue to develop personal knowledge of PII markets’ product range and new product lines

• Service clients throughout a policy term via mid-term adjustments etc.

• Work across all Professional Indemnity sectors including the emerging professions

• Seek out and develop new business opportunities

• Assist and review policy checking

Who we're looking for

• Ideally you will have a background in insurance and/or professional indemnity

• Have a keen eye for detail

• Proven ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients and work well in a team

• Be well organised with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Excellent communication, customer service and IT skills

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