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. Howden Life & Health 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, focused on getting to know exactly what you want from your insurance cover. We understand that each life or health policy needs to be individual, and that’s why we pride ourselves on the personalised service. Our continued growth has created several opportunities within our retentions Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is results-driven, proactive, and passionate about helping and retaining our clients. We offer full training and a structured career pathway to allow you to learn all about us, our products, and ways of working. Requirements Drive and motivation to hit targets Ability to accurately identify own performance levels and proactively implement strategies to correct any underperformance First class sales and customer service skills Persuasive communicator with the ability to listen to, assess client’s needs and translate into business opportunities Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work well under pressure Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to manage own workload Responsibilities Research and communicate up to date policy renewal information ensuring all clients receive the most appropriate advice and service relating to their insurance needs Retain existing business at policy renewal either with existing insurer or alternative Contact 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 sales Respond to queries from both clients and insurers in a pro-active manner Identify and respond to all up-sell and cross-sell opportunities Learn and retain detailed product knowledge Champion 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 colleagues Full or Part Time Opportunities available: 25-39 hrs per week. Fully remote based role – 1st week of training required to take place at Gloucester Office. Travel, accommodation and meals costs covered by the company – there may be the rare occasion where you will need to attend the Gloucester office during your employment, again the company will reimburse travel costs if required. 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
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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. Howden Life & Health 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, focused on getting to know exactly what you want from your insurance cover. We understand that each life or health policy needs to be individual, and that’s why we pride ourselves on the personalised service. Our continued growth has created several opportunities within our retentions Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is results-driven, proactive, and passionate about helping and retaining our clients. We offer full training and a structured career pathway to allow you to learn all about us, our products, and ways of working. Requirements Drive and motivation to hit targets Ability to accurately identify own performance levels and proactively implement strategies to correct any underperformance First class sales and customer service skills Persuasive communicator with the ability to listen to, assess client’s needs and translate into business opportunities Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work well under pressure Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to manage own workload Responsibilities Research and communicate up to date policy renewal information ensuring all clients receive the most appropriate advice and service relating to their insurance needs Retain existing business at policy renewal either with existing insurer or alternative Contact 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 sales Respond to queries from both clients and insurers in a pro-active manner Identify and respond to all up-sell and cross-sell opportunities Learn and retain detailed product knowledge Champion 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 colleagues Full or Part Time Opportunities available: 25-39 hrs per week. Fully remote based role – 1st week of training required to take place at Gloucester Office. Travel, accommodation and meals costs covered by the company – there may be the rare occasion where you will need to attend the Gloucester office during your employment, again the company will reimburse travel costs if required. 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
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