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From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.
People come to Howden Group Holdings for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden Group.
We're looking for someone new to join us as an Assistant Underwriter here at DUAL!
With this role, you won't require any prior underwriting experience to get started. This is an entry-level position for individuals who are keen to learn more about the world of Insurance and work with some of the best talent in DUAL– whether you've recently finished your university studies, or you're looking for a career change. We have fantastic employee benefits as well as a strong workplace culture.
What’s the job?
DUAL is one of the world’s largest international underwriting agencies and also one of Lloyd’s largest international coverholders. It is part of Howden Group Holdings, an international insurance group with employee ownership at its heart.
What you’ll do
This job entails, but is not limited to:
- Collating and communicating client requirements to ensure appropriate assessment of the risk
- Supporting Underwriters with risk analysis and recording, ensuring that information is comprehensive and accurate
- Underwriting risks in accordance with Company and Underwriter requirements
- Developing relationships with key clients
- Keeping up to date with new industry developments so that you are best-placed to support clients’ needs
- Creating exciting presentations and client information packs
- Exploring ways to improve our underwriting systems and processes
Who we’re looking for
This is a starter role with full training and continuous development provided. You don't need prior insurance knowledge! However, experience in a customer-focused environment is desirable.
We’re happy to support any skills needed for the role, and it would be desirable if you can demonstrate:
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently and methodically
- A keen eye for detail, and utilising systems effectively
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Strong networking and communication skills
- Awareness of and motivation to work in the insurance industry and willingness to study towards CII qualifications.
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define.
Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that.
What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.
Our Culture: People First
We are proud to be at the global table, but we are most proud of our culture. It has been built on a single and constant set of principles over more than 25 years, and it has helped us become:
- An international group with independence and people at its heart
- A home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world
The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group. David’s vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Howden Group Holdings we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
