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 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.
Key Responsibilities:
New Business:
- Analyze new submission submissions for acceptability. Review applications, loss runs, websites, safety plans, etc.
- Communicate declination or need for additional information to broker/agent.
- Determine if accounts are a fit for our in-house authority or if referral is required.
- Complete thorough, accurate, detailed underwriting notes to document the uw’s though process
- Submit clear, detailed referrals to Nationwide (when required).
- Generate quote documents and send to broker/agent
- Generate binder/invoice and sent to broker/agent
- Handle post-bind concerns and ongoing account questions and routine service
- Create complete files
Renewal business:
- Review renewal accounts 90 days from effective to determine eligibility for renewal
- Solicit renewal information from agent/broker
- Determine if accounts are a fit for our in-house authority or if referral is required.
- Complete thorough, accurate, detailed underwriting notes to document the uw’s though process
- Quote renewal using in-house authority or refer if necessary
- Bind/invoice renewal
- Handle post-bind concerns and ongoing account questions and routine service
Audits:
- Assist auditors with contact information for agent/broker and insured
- Provide auditor information to the agent/broker
- Handle audit disputes and facilitate communication between the insured and Nationwide
Collaboration:
- Work with other business units to solicit Workers Compensation business
- Work closely with other departments such as claims, actuarial, and loss prevention to enhance underwriting decisions and risk management strategies
Marketing:
- Identify and pursue opportunities for growth, including new products, markets, and distribution channels
- Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes affecting marine insurance.
Qualifications:
- BA Degree or Equivalent
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
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