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.
Working at Howden Re
At Howden Re, we’re on a mission to do things differently. Our no silo approach, elite team, and clear focus on innovation and relentless execution means our clients are at the heart of all we do.
As a big 4 global reinsurance broker, we deliberately avoid the one-size-fits-all approach, committing to creating bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges of a modern and dynamic marketplace. Our team is empowered to drive progress, creating opportunities for career and personal development, unlocking new value for clients, fostering long-term partnerships, and using the collective power of Howden to change how the world sees risk and insurance.
When you join Howden Re, you become part of a vibrant and entrepreneurial workplace culture that prioritises collaboration, ownership, and shared success. Here, your contributions will directly impact our mission to be the global partner of choice in reinsurance and strategic advisory.
Be a part of Howden Re's exciting journey. Together, we are shaping the future of reinsurance.
The Role
This role is an opportunity to join an established and growing team, being predominantly responsible for handling reinsurance claims and (later on with training) supporting as required the premium and proportional reinsurance areas on behalf of our expanding client base. The successful applicant will often be a point of contact for the London based broking teams who they support.
They will work closely with their manager and other colleagues, to manage the administration and support processes in relation to clients’ reinsurance requirements in accordance with Group policy to achieve targets, develop the business and deliver an excellent and comprehensive service.
What will you be doing?
Handle all aspects of claims, including:- CLASS ECF, IMR, LORS, and A&S
Validate claim submissions, calculate reinstatement premiums and
resolve queries and build and maintain relationships with Clients and Markets
We are looking for someone who has:
Good reinsurance claims knowledge
Reinsurance claims/reinstatement premium and technical accounting knowledge within the London Market.
Good understanding of the Lloyds and London market
Some knowledge of premium and proportional treaty would be advantageous
Experience of CLASS ECF, IMR, LORS, and A&S.
Good interpersonal skills dealing with brokers and clients and the ability build good relationships with internal stakeholders (i.e.IBA)
Good communication skills
A desire to gain professional qualifications
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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