Corporate Account Handler - Corporate & Commercial
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Howden is a collective of talented and passionate people worldwide, united by a shared passion and a no‑limits mindset. Our culture sets us apart and keeps employees here for years.
At Howden – Corporate & Commercial, we support clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We provide bespoke insurance solutions to businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, protecting assets and fueling progress.
We are looking for a Corporate Account Handler to support our team and assess clients’ insurance requirements, dealing with general enquiries, renewals, mid‑term adjustments, quotations and invoicing. You will work with Mid‑Market / Corporate clients and be excited to join a growing broker making a real impact.
Overview
Organise and manage personal work activities to achieve team objectives and meet agreed targets
Participate in team meetings, reporting on business progress within your area of expertise
Manage assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required
Review client documentation to ensure comprehensive and accurate information is presented for the quoting process
Collate and communicate client requirements to ensure appropriate marketing of the risk
Liaise with clients to resolve queries and respond to market and third‑party queries as appropriate
Produce high‑quality market documentation, securing appropriate authorisations
Take ownership for data entry, credit control, and chasing subjectivities when required
Work with underwriters to place insurance that balances quality, coverage, and price
Process data promptly and accurately on relevant systems to support client service and internal processes
Maintain accurate and timely documentation for clients, ensuring proper organisation of records
Conduct due diligence/sanctions checks in line with company procedures
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and obtain required authorisations
Foster and nurture positive relationships with colleagues 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
Knowledge
Working knowledge of all the main classes of General Insurance and the CII’s Code of Ethics and GDPR
Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience dealing with SME or commercial clients
Skills
Technical insurance skills, to be assessed by regular in‑house testing
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to process work quickly and efficiently
Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
Good negotiation and broking skills
Ability to gather and analyse information from the client
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to an individual client’s level of understanding
Qualifications
Acturis (desirable)
What do we offer in return?
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in small everyday moments and bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustments
We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure 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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
General Business
Insurance
Salary: £48,000–£60,000 per annum
Work location: Birmingham office (option for 2–3 days per week)
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- Location:
- West Midlands
- Job Type:
- FullTime