Account Handler - New Business - Howden : Job Details

With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative - doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we're using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.

We are actively looking for a New Business 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 be responsible for building rapport new clients and working closely with local teams, introducers and Directors to achieve objectives.

About you:

• You will have experience developing and building relationships with Private or HNW Clients, Insurers and colleagues across other divisions

• You must have a passion for excellent customer service and winning new clients

• You will have experience in negotiating terms and premiums with insurers

• You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity, as this will allow you to identify and explore opportunities for to drive the best possible outcome

• You are willing to learn, as every day will be different

• You are consultative, have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener, you will take the time to fully understand client requirements and be able to advise on products and solutions - thinking about client needs and referring identified opportunities

Rewards:We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that's why 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 as well as a range of insurance products including home, motor, travel, specialist vehicles, critical illness, private medical, income protection etc.

• Access to hundreds of highstreet 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, more details will be made available through our recruitment process