Commercial Account Handler in Cardiff

Who are we? Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.

With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative – doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we’re using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.

We are actively looking for a Commercial Account Handler to join our Watkin Davies team. Our local Commercial team have grown rapidly over the last 12 years, and we are looking to support further growth by recruiting an additional handler. In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, which could range from a sole trader, through to an MD/CEO of an organisation and working closely with the Branch Manager to achieve objectives.

About you

• You will have strong attention to detail as you will be reviewing client documentation, ensuring the information is comprehensive and accurate to support the quoting process.
• You must have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and external contacts to ensure we meet expectations and compliance standards.
• You will be assisting the Commercial Account Executives in achieving high levels of renewal retention, whilst exceeding customer expectations and meeting FCA requirements.
• You are willing to learn, as every day will be different. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as a Commercial Account Handler and further your professional qualifications.
• You have the ability to process data promptly and accurately on relevant systems in order to support and improve high levels of client service, internal process execution and to facilitate informed analysis.

Rewards

We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer:

• 25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days through service (plus bank holidays).
• Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to 17 different benefits, all paid for by us.
• Excellent training and development schemes with accelerated career progression.
• Fully funded CII professional qualification.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity policies.
• Cycle to work loan scheme available to all employees.
• Discount on gym membership across the UK – national and local gyms included.
• Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products including home, motor, travel, specialist vehicles, critical illness, private medical, income protection etc.
• Access to hundreds of high street retailer discounts through our reward and recognition platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work.

The above details just a handful of the benefits available to our employees, more details will be shared through the recruitment process.

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.