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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.
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We're looking for someone new to join us as a Junior Broker here at Howden!
People come to Howden for many reasons, all linked by their interest in our fantastic workplace culture and our commitment to our People First ethos.
With this role, you won't require any prior broking 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 Howden Tiger – whether you've recently finished your studies at school or university, or you're looking for a career change. We have fantastic employee benefits as well as a strong workplace culture.
What's the job?
Howden Tiger is the world’s fastest growing reinsurance broker and advisor for the global market. What we do is support on placing complex risks with various Insurers, as well as advise clients on their insurance needs.
Your day-to-day will be varied: alongside your team, you will work with specific clients to place risks with insurers, assisting with the negotiation of effective terms to ensure client needs are best met in relation to pricing and cover, as well as participating in team meetings and client calls. You will also manage market queries and external requests as and when they come in.
You'll get a lot of exposure to the various elements that make up our team, and we provide full training for our new starters.
What you'll do
This job entails, but is not limited to:
- Supporting account handlers and executives with reviewing submissions, ensuring that information presented to the market is comprehensive and accurate
- Collating and communicating client requirements to ensure appropriate marketing of the risk
- Assisting on negotiations with underwriters to place insurance that balances quality, coverage and price
- Creating exciting presentations and client packs
- Keeping up to date with new industry developments so that you are best-placed to support clients’ needs
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.
You'll be an excellent negotiator with fantastic people skills, able to thrive in a high-pressured and constantly evolving environment. You'll have an eye for detail and an analytical mind as well as strong decision-making skills.
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.