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 23,000 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.
The Role
Our Financial Lines International portfolio is growing, and we have an exciting opportunity to join us on a permanent basis as an Account Executive covering our Israel account!
We are the go to leader in our field and within this role you will work alongside a diverse and dynamic team to deliver an excellent and comprehensive service in new business, renewal and mid-term changes so that customers’ needs are best satisfied through suitable cover and pricing.
Working closely with our Divisional Director, you will play an integral role to your clients, leading enquiries and supporting the key objectives of the team. You will act as a technician supporting clients across the full lifecycle of the process including the preparation of documents and processing.
What you'll do
Responsibility for client service across the full lifecycle through to completion.
Prepare and review client documentation to ensure that information presented is sufficiently comprehensive/accurate to support the quoting process.
Collate and communicate client requirements to ensure appropriate marketing of the risk.
Prepare and/or check market presentation.
Liaise with clients and ensure client queries are resolved.
Respond to market and third party queries as appropriate.
Stay up to date with territory, tax and legislation requirements.
Produce high quality and compliant market documentation ensuring appropriate authorisations are secured.
Plan the most appropriate solution for the client’s demands and needs.
Take responsibility for data entry, credit control and chasing subjectivities where required.
Liaise with support technicians and IBA as required.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contacts.
Provide support and assistance to senior colleagues and/or their clients on request.
Deal with, or refer, client enquiries, renewals and mid-term adjustments.
Who we're looking for
Client Account Executive experience relevant to Financial Lines Insurance
CII qualification (or equivalent) desirable
Calm and resilient under pressure
Client led approach
Able to work independently and use initiative
Able to work flexibly to achieve targets with good organisation skills
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*.
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