Assistant Account Handler

Overview

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We are united by our culture and a no-limits mindset, with 23,000 employees across 56 countries. We operate as a purpose-driven team that prioritises people, collaboration, and delivering for clients.

We are actively looking for an Assistant Account Handler to join our growing Private Clients team. The role will be office based, with hybrid working options available. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful team and develop your experience and career within High-net-worth insurance.

• You will enjoy conversations with people, listening and building relationships to really understand our clients and their requirements.
• You have strong problem-solving skills; our clients are unique and we tailor solutions accordingly.
• You may be in a sales role and seeking a career change. We don’t require prior experience as we offer on-site training, workshops, coaching, and support through industry qualifications.
• You will have a passion and entrepreneurial mindset. Many successful opportunities come from team members with a genuine interest in the subject area (e.g., equine insurance, campervans, motorhomes, classic cars, motorbikes, marine, fine art). Loving what you do helps you build rapport quickly and provide clients with the best solution.
• You will be ambitious. We promote internally; every leader started as an Insurance Advisor. We provide tools and expect the desire to succeed.

We believe great work and dedication should be rewarded. We offer:

• Excellent training and development schemes with accelerated career progression
• Company funded CII professional qualification
• Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
• Cycle to work loan scheme available to all employees
• Access to discounted personal health policies and a range of insurance products (home, motor, travel, specialist vehicles, critical illness, private medical, income protection, etc.)
• Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts through our reward and recognition platform
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work

• The above details just a handful of the benefits available to our employees; for a more comprehensive list, please view our rewards booklet.

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. We’re looking for individuals who share our values:

• 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 with your needs. This includes adjustments such as flexible hours or hybrid working where possible.

If you’re excited by this role but have doubts about fit, please apply. If your profile matches the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist 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.