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    Are you looking to join a rapidly growing diverse group, alongside like-minded people who want to challenge the status quo? Do you want to start your career in an independent business with a uniquely creative culture, controlled by the people who work for it? How would you like to become a part of a business which has shared values, an encouraging culture, and a vision to succeed?

    Howden Group is made up of more than 8000 people in over 40 territories who are working together to build something different in insurance. Founded by 3 men and a dog, Howden Group has always been employee-owned and driven by an ambitious, driven, and entrepreneurial way of thinking.

    People come to Howden 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, or volunteering opportunities - you’ll find like-minded people inspiring change at Howden Group.

    What will you be doing?

    • You’ll be working within our Bowood business, which manages binding authorities on behalf of major MGA (Managing General Agent) clients across various product lines and geographies.
    • You will be a part of Bowood Specialty, a growing and ambitious team, formed in 2020 to diversify an established market leading business.
    • You’ll quickly get a sense of the breadth and depth of the insurance ‘market’ working with Bowood’s diverse client base, which includes property, casualty, renewables, financial lines, cyber, M&A and other classes.
    • We’ll introduce you to account management, with development opportunities into more of a broking role or a technical role once you’ve gained a solid understanding of what our clients do, binding authorities, processes and slips
    • Working with senior members of the team; meeting underwriters and clients; attending meetings; helping win new clients and retain existing ones; creating engaging presentations; and, using data analytics to scrutinise
    • You’ll have the opportunity to build and maintain strong and meaningful relationships with internal partners and external contacts, as well as working with other teams within the Group ensure we provide the best service to our clients.
    • Obviously we’ll need you to maintain the top-level service our business provides, as well as adhere to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

    What is in it for you?

    • Rotations around a number of roles within our broking business, including time spent within Claims and HX, our Insurtech business
    • Structured training and day to day support to learn how the insurance market operates
    • You’ll complete the Level 4 Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship
    • Tailored training to develop your client skills and commercial awareness
    • 25 days holiday
    • Discretionary annual bonus
    • Career development opportunities
    • Benefits including: Private medical insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Tech vouchers, charitable giving, Gym memberships, and many more

    What do we need from you?

    • A degree (or equivalent) in any subject, level 2:1 or above, completed by March 2021 and within the past 4 years.
    • A strong drive with a commercial mind-set, with the ability to use your initiative.
    • Adaptability for working independently and as part of the team.
    • A customer-focused approach, with good communication and interpersonal skills
    • Resilience, analytical thinking, and having a strong attention to detail will be key elements needed for this role
    • Strong initiative, and a determination to learn and develop in a fast-paced, ever-changing commercial environment
    • Language skills would be great, but aren’t essential

    Process

    • Initial application
    • Online tests (situational judgement, shape spinner and word logic)
    • Shortlisting
    • Assessment centres (mid-February)
    • Job start date - March 2022

    Please email us here if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with any part of the recruitment process. These may include online tests, video interviews, short phone calls and an assessment centre.

    For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/ask-for-adjustments-at-interview