Customer Renewal Adviser - Commercial & Schemes

Who are we? Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 24,000 employees spanning over 56 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.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours. You will be based in either our Colchester or Cheltenham office.

As a Customer Renewal Advisor, you'll support existing clients with their insurance renewals, helping them understand their cover and ensuring their policies continue to meet their needs.

• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers, insurers and colleagues
• Contacting existing clients regarding their policy renewals
• Understanding customers' needs and identifying the most suitable insurance solutions
• Delivering a high level of service through phone and email interactions
• Handling customer enquiries promptly, professionally and accurately
• Processing renewals, policy adjustments and related administration
• Preparing and issuing policy documentation
• Working towards individual and team objectives while maintaining excellent customer outcomes
• Identifying opportunities to enhance customer cover and provide additional value where appropriate

We’re interested in people who enjoy helping customers, building relationships and delivering great service. You may have experience in customer service, sales, account management, banking, retail, property, hospitality, insurance or another customer-focused environment.

• Experience in a customer-facing, sales, renewals or administrative role
• Confidence communicating with customers over the phone and building rapport
• A positive, proactive and customer-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Experience identifying opportunities to add value for customers would be beneficial, but not essential

GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English. A Levels desirable but not essential. Cert CII qualification desirable but not required.

• Join a supportive and friendly team environment
• Work with an established customer portfolio rather than generating new business from scratch
• Gain valuable experience within a leading insurance broker
• Access learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

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.

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*.

* Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations.