Howden

An Insurance Apprentice role at Howden offering on-the-job training and qualifications to build a career in insurance and financial services.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 24,000 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.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.You'll learn on the job, and training opportunities will help you progress. We are actively looking for an Insurance Apprentice to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful organisation, where you will be provided with full training on the job and the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications.About you:Does this sound like you?EntrepreneurialYou have an independent spark that makes you think - and do - things differently. You seize opportunities and make things happen.Passionate When your work goes hand-in-hand with your passions, everything clicks. From climate to charities, sports to science, your enthusiasm is infectious!  Game-changerYour restless spirit pushes you to do more. You're not afraid to change direction and build on the skills you have. What’s in it for you?  Cert CII qualified within 12 - 18 monthsOpportunity to join a highly successful organisation, where you will be provided with full on the job trainingDevelop a clear career path with strong potential for progression.Work in a collaborative, diverse environment where you can contribute to new products, volunteer, or fundraise.Rewards:We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer:22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of serviceA set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happenIncome protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injuryContributory pension scheme –5% employer contribution and 5% employee contributionAccess to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefitsAccess to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:Discounts on gym membership across the UKSalary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchaseAccess to a range of insurance polices through Howden at discounted ratesAccess to hundreds of high-street retailer discountsWhat 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 newWe support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyondReasonable adjustmentsWe'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.

Posted 19 days ago

An entry-level Renewals Adviser role at Howden offering training and career progression in insurance through customer service, retention, and sales-focused activities.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 24,000 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.KICK START YOUR CAREER WITH HOWDENWe are an award-winning* specialist life and health broker. Here at Howden, we pride ourselves on doing the heavy lifting. As an insurance broker, we work with a selected panel of insurers, making comparing multiple policies simple and easy. We provide a personalised service, focussed on getting to know our clients and what exactly they want from their insurance cover. Our continued growth has created several opportunities available across our Renewals Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for target driven confident and proactive people who are looking for a career within the financial services Industry. Sales experience is not essential. We are more interested in your objection handling, brilliant listening skills, your infectious enthusiasm, and your dedication to providing excellent customer service. We offer full training and a structured career pathway to allow you to learn all about us, our products and ways of working. This is a fantastic opportunity for University Graduates or School Leavers along with people working in the Retail Industry who are looking for a career in Insurance.Contract Start June 20266 Month Fixed Term Contract – If development goals are met – opportunity at the 6 months period to become a Permanent Renewals Adviser.What we are looking for:Positive, motivated, and driven to achieve resultsPassion to go above and beyond for customersConfident communicatorProactive with a natural drive to succeedResponsibilitiesObtaining renewal information and accurately updating systems with the information gathered.Preparing and sending out client renewal letters via email, or post.Working with colleagues and Insurers to ensure a high level of client retention.Research up to date policy renewal informationRetain existing business at policy renewal either with existing insurer or alternativeContact clients who have cancelled a policy or are in default and look to resolve any issues for them to keep their policy or convert into new salesRespond to queries from both clients and insurers in a pro-active mannerIdentify and respond to all up-sell and cross-sell opportunitiesLearn and retain detailed product knowledgeChampion and drive a strong culture of compliance and regulatory principles such as Treating Customers Fairly (TCF)Take responsibility for own personal development in terms of understanding the business, regulation and the insurance industry, acting in accordance with current regulatory procedures, keeping up to date with any changes and sharing this knowledge with colleaguesWhat 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 newWe support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyondReasonable adjustmentsWe'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.

Posted 19 days ago