Howden Specialty - Bowood

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, and gaining a keen insight into how an insurance broker works, as well as knowledge of multiple product lines
• Within Bowood, you’ll be quickly introduced to the insurance market, and more specifically our leading Binder schemes for our MGA clients – you’ll working closely alongside clients, and you’ll develop a range of account management skills  
• We’ll introduce you to the insurance market and account management, with development opportunities into more of a broking role and a technical role once you’ve gained a solid understanding of the business, insurance wordings, processes and slips
• Working with senior members of the team, attending meetings, and managing projects for the other parts of the Bowood team
• 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 through referrals to make sure 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 September 2021 
• 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 (w/c 6th September)
• Job start date - 4th October 2021

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