Claims Handler - Corporate & Commercial

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.

At Howden, Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn't just what we do - it's who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client's assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support.

Howden, Corporate & Commercial are on the hunt for a Claims Handler to support their specialised Marine team to assist Claims Executives to provide clients with appropriate advice and a quality service to meet their individual insurance needs, whilst treating customers fairly and having regard to regulatory obligations and upholding a professional image. This role will see you taking a "hands on" approach to managing a portfolio of claims on an end-to-end basis.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding service to our clients. We promote personal and professional growth. This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Maidstone office with the option to work 2-3 days per week from home for a balanced work experience.

Overview:

• Dealing with phone calls and post advising of Marine claims.
• First Notice of Loss (FNOL) registration.
• Claim management - ensuring all new claims are monitored and handled within our own service level agreement, including insurers bespoke arrangements'.
• Diary and report maintenance.
• Managing of all post/diary entries
• Ensuring that the Claims Manager is fully aware of all issues or complaints.
• Ensuring that full compliance of our standards is maintained at all times.
• Adhere to Howden service standards and procedures, accepted good market practice, and the CII Code of Ethics, to ensure the best interest of the client at all times.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the main classes of General Insurance.

Skills:

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to process work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Good negotiation and broking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to an individual client's level of understanding.

Qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Cert CII (desirable for this role).

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

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.