Who are we? Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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. At Howden - Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn?t just what we do - it?s who we are.??? We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk.? We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth.? Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client?s assets and fuel their progress.? When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support.? We are seeking a passionate Underwriter to join our dynamic schemes team in Maidstone or Croydon. You will play a key role in building and maintaining our scheme business account, bind scheme business in accordance with delegated authority and understand and implement strategies to ensure good performance and profitability of the schemes. You will be joining a team of 17 who over the last 24 months have doubled in size. The commercial schemes division is rapidly growing and ready for the next successful employee to join their team. Within a highly supportive team, you will be expanding your underwriting experience with the opportunity to gain professional qualifications and forming part of an industry leading insurance broker. Role Responsibilities: Assist in achieving Group/Division client retention targets by providing an excellent level of service. Prioritise and handle all work promptly and accurately. Handle all queries, whether written or by telephone, in a professional manner and process effectively in line with service standards. Produce accurate and professional documentation at all times using relevant Howden C&C templates. Process adjustments in line with procedures, including notification to insurers and issue of revised documentation. Ensure bordereau is maintained accurately and is up-to-date. Accurate population of rating and document generation tools. Refer all queries that fall outside underwriting licence authority to the insurer or to senior staff. Skills and experience: At least 1- 2 years? experience within a commercial Insurance or underwriting capacity within property. Excellent client service skills. Exposure to using Acturis would be an advantage for this role. Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to process work quickly and efficiently. Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding service to our clients. We promote personal and professional growth. This is a full-time, permanent position with the option to work 2 days per week in our Maidstone or Croydon office for a balanced work experience. 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 new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We?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.
