Description
Howden's Schemes division is seeking an ambitious Account Executive to join their unique marine insurance team. As an Account Executive, you will support the team to develop strong relationships with new and existing clients, provide high-level professional advice, win new business, cross-sell and pick up referral opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients and target new clients
- Establish and manage renewal strategies with clients to maximise renewal success
- Ensure clients are correctly and adequately insured for all their insurance exposures
- Liaise with Account and Claims Handlers to complete supporting documentation
- Support the Division in achieving sales targets
- Actively cross-sell products from other Divisions
- Maintain professional competence by complying with Training and Competence procedures
- Actively seek feedback from clients and respond to feedback received
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in providing specialist advice in the insurance market
- Acturis exposure (desirable)
- Excellent technical insurance skills
- Excellent client service skills
- Excellent negotiation and broking skills
- Ability to persuade and influence others
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to gather and analyse information from clients
- Good understanding of Corporate Governance, financial awareness, and how a business works
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Qualified to a minimum of Cert CII
What we offer:
- A career that you define
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Collaborative and inclusive culture