Account Executive

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.

Account Executive, International Property

The Role:

Responsibilities to include providing technical and administration support to the International Property division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determines own (and others’ as appropriate) work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives

• Meets agreed targets.

• Participates in team meetings as required, reporting on business progress within their area of expertise.

• Manages assigned projects and contributes to other projects as requires.

• Assist with the creation of comprehensive client and broking documents including MRCs and endorsements

• Is aware of, and satisfies, territory, tax, and legislation requirements.

• Takes responsibility for data entry, and chasing subjectivities where requires

• Corresponds with clients and the broking team on upcoming premium payments

• Checks evidence of cover and debit/credit notes for accuracy. (May be an authorised signatory for some types of client documentation)

• Ensures up-to-date records are maintained at all times on the company systems

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contacts to ensure service delivery meets expectations and is compliant

• Actively undertakes personal development to ensure up-to-date knowledge and understanding of best practice

Skills & Attributes:

• Sound understanding of general and legal principles of insurance, with relevant product line experience.

• Good understanding of regulatory environments and requirements

• Knowledge of the market, including competitors, specific territories, and cultural awareness

• Excellent team player with a clear understanding of team objectives and how their role contributes

• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills; positively regarded by colleagues and clients

• Customer-focused approach, with excellent attention to detail and ability to learn

• Highly numerate, literate, and computer literate

• Strong decision-making, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently using initiative

• Flexible and resilient under pressure, able to manage tight deadlines and positively react to change

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)

• A levels or equivalent (desirable)

• Attainment of the LLMIT (the Lloyd's and London Market Introductory Test) where relevant to the role

• Working towards or has attained ACII (although this is not critical)

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

Our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are 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; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Howden 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.

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.

Permanent