EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
At Howden, we employ talented individuals and empower them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers.
The entrepreneurial atmosphere is one of the biggest reason people love to work for us. We are a leading independent, global insurance brokers but have a noticeably flat hierarchy. It doesn’t matter how junior or senior, anyone with a good idea will be heard. This means our employees can shape their own career paths and determine their own success.
This atmosphere attracts the brightest talent in the market. If that includes you, get in touch.
A LEADING GLOBAL INDEPENDENT BROKER
Howden is a specialist commercial insurance broker. Its regional footprint covers Singapore (regional headquarters), Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, and Philippines. It is part of the London-headquartered Howden Broking Group, a leading independent, global broker with offices in over 30 countries worldwide.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Client Relationship Management / Account Servicing / Leadership
- Responsible for client relationship management and business retention for Corporate Risk business
- Contribute to team sales targets whilst overseeing a portfolio of accounts
- Coach and mentor junior brokers on efficient account management and effective client relationship management.
- Provide guidance to team members, prevent erosion of relationship with clients and intervene when necessary.
- Collaborate with other divisions and identify cross-selling opportunities, leveraging on in-depth knowledge of internal service and product offerings, market trends and developments against the business requirements of individual accounts.
- Develop trusting relationships with clients and insurers
- Foster a cohesive and collaborative team culture within the division as well as across the company
- Work in partnership amongst team members for different job functions involving Business Development, Placement and Operations for day-to-day tasks as well as specific projects such as internal / external audits, business strategy planning, etc.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE:
- Someone who is resilient, possess high adversity quotient and can turn obstacles into opportunities
- Enjoys working with people and building relationships with people
- Meticulous but mindful of deadlines
- Experienced in Major Corporate insurance classes with a minimum of 8 years in an insurance broking firm or similar capacity
- Experienced in managing a team will be ideal
- Experienced in MNC accounts and/or handling tenders
- A diploma / degree holder in any discipline and/or professional insurance qualifications, i.e. ACII, DGI or BCP, PGI, ComGI Certifications
- Sound knowledge & good understanding of local statutory insurance requirements
YOUR BENEFITS AND SALARY:
- Commensurate with qualification and experience
- Working in a collaborative environment with excellent learning opportunities
