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.
The successful candidate will provide a full control function within our Premium Finance department by reviewing, verifying and processing finance agreements for funding consistent with regulation and together with corporate policies and procedures.
The individual will be an integral part of the wider Finance team, and they will work in tandem with Account Executives to provide Premium Finance client service throughout all departments in each entity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and book new and renewal Premium Finance agreements in accordance to company processes and procedures.
- Complete Post Policy verifications and follow-up were necessary.
- Resolve processing requirements or contract discrepancies, as necessary.
- Monitor and ensure timely and thorough completion of open loan processing items.
- Ensure administration is kept up to date with all relevant dairy notes completed.
- Communicate with team leads and other personnel to provide updates on loan funding and outstanding documents or potential situations which may delay loan funding.
- At all times to follow good practice in ensuring the client’s best interests are served.
- Assist with all administration and support functions in a timely manner: -
- input of data
- scanning of documents
- issue of documents
- carry out functions as requested by Executive
- screen calls and direct to correct Executive
- Liaison between Finance Companies and Account Executives.
- Provide updates on arrears on a weekly basis.
- Ensure all offices are updated on all relevant premium finance issues.
- Adhere to Compliance as outlined in Employee Handbook.
- Adhere to Health & Safety policy.
- Effective diary management on the system to ensure customer, compliance and quality purposes are met.
Qualifications and experience:
- Some experience working in a Finance/Administration department.
- Certificate or higher in a Finance related discipline an advantage.
- Good IT skills, in particular Excel, Word and Broking System’s an advantage.
- Flexible and results driven.
- Detail-oriented team player with sound judgement and escalate issues accordingly.
- Ability to multi-task, be extremely organised and excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work on own initiative, meet deadlines and have effective communication and customer service skills.
About Howden Ireland:
Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 500 employees across 28 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.
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.
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