Broker Support Executive

TigerRisk Partners, LLC.; Kill; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Howden Ireland is seeking a Broker Support Executive to assist our Wholesale broker network from the Kill office with policy administration and client service. You will manage daily workloads, log submissions and prepare schedules and endorsements, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

We seek an organized professional with strong communication and attention to detail who can progress toward an Account Executive role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years administration experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Aptitude for learning involves working towards an insurance qualification (APA Commercial) within 12 months.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and insurance administration systems.
• High level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise daily workloads through the team task list.
• Respond to broker queries via shared inboxes and escalate as needed.
• Log new business and renewal submissions accurately and promptly.
• Prepare, check and issue policy documentation including schedules and endorsements.
• Raise and issue invoices to brokers within required timeframes.
• Monitor outstanding broker balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Support renewal processes with timely pre-renewal documentation.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Insurance administration

Education

Insurance qualification progression within 12 months

Tools

Policy administration systems

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.Based out of our Kill office (Co. Kildare), the successful candidate will report to the Team Leader on all aspects of the position and will be an integral part of our wider Wholesale Commercial team.About the roleAs a Broker Support Executive, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Wholesale broker network, ensuring seamless policy administration, and delivering exceptional service standards. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a passion for customer service in the insurance sector.The successful candidate will have the ability to progress within the department and take on additional role responsibilities such handling client accounts within a relatively progressive period of time.Key Responsibilities:Manage and prioritise daily workloads through the team task list, ensuring all activities are completed within agreed service levels.Monitor and maintain shared team inboxes, responding to broker queries promptly and escalating matters where appropriate.Ensure all correspondence and documentation are accurately recorded and filed within internal systemsLog new business and renewal submissions received from brokers in a timely and accurate manner.Prepare, check and issue policy documentation including schedules and endorsements.Ensure all policy records are maintained accurately and updated in accordance with company proceduresAssist in processing policy amendments and endorsements as required.Raise and issue invoices to brokers accurately and within required timeframes.Monitor outstanding broker balances and ensure payments are received within agreed credit terms.Issue payment reminders and follow up on overdue accounts in a professional manner.Work closely with the Finance team and brokers to resolve payment queries and reduce aged debt.Prepare and issue pre-renewal documentation to brokers in accordance with renewal timelines.Support the renewal process by ensuring all required documentation and information is available ahead of renewal dates.Support the Team Leader and wider department with ad hoc administrative duties and projects as required.About YouExtremely well organised with excellent time management skills.Ability to work on own initiative, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a busy environment.Willingness to progress within the team to Account Executive level.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.Proficient in Microsoft Office and insurance administration systems.Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and data protection standards.Aptitude for learning involves specifically working towards an insurance qualification over a specified period of time, with APA Commercial achieved within 12 months.1-2 years previous experience in an administration role desirable.About Howden Ireland:Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 600 employees across 28 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com)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 newWe support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyondReasonable adjustmentsWe'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