At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Account Brokers with technical administration and client interactions.
- Company: Dynamic firm valuing diversity and personal growth.
- Benefits: Define your career path with flexible hours and supportive environment.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of bravery, support, and positive impact.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a client-facing role with future growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Client-facing experience and strong organisational skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Account Handler will initially be responsible for providing technical administration support to Account Brokers within the Solicitor’s Professional Indemnity team with a view to taking on client facing and business development responsibilities in future.
Responsibilities
- Works with senior members of the team to agree key priorities so that they can manage and plan their workload, ensuring that personal and team objectives are achieved.
- Provide support and assistance to senior colleagues in their interactions with clients, producing brokers and underwriters regarding new business, renewals and mid‑term changes.
- Assist in the creation of comprehensive client and broking documents, reports and summaries.
- Enter data into our trading platform, Sector (and other portals as appropriate) for new quotes, renewals and mid‑term adjustments.
- Co‑ordinate and resolve queries from internal/external parties on behalf of the team, and investigate issues arising in a variety of MI reports.
- Technical duties: ensuring data completion by the deadline; responding to issues raised regarding data integrity; supporting the credit control team where required; completing payment request forms; completing invoice request forms.
Qualifications
- Previous experience of working in a client facing environment is desirable.
- Attention to detail with ability to produce accurate documentation.
- Prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Self‑motivated, able to work independently and use initiative.
- Competent IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organisational skills.
Benefits
A career that you define. We value diversity – there is no one Howden type. We are looking for individuals who share our values: bravery to try something new, supporting each other in everyday moments and bigger challenges, and determination to make a positive difference at work and beyond. Reasonable adjustments are available to ensure that our positions align well with your needs; this may include software, IT, office setups, flexible hours or hybrid working arrangements.
Account Handler employer: HIBL
At Howden, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture. As an Account Handler in our Solicitor’s Professional Indemnity team, you will benefit from a career path that you can define, with opportunities for personal growth and development. Our commitment to diversity and flexibility ensures that every employee can thrive, making a meaningful impact both at work and in the community.
