Broking Support Assistant

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Bristol - One Linear Parktime type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
April 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R0016419

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 24,000 employees spanning over 56 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 Role
** Broking Support Assistant The jobholder will carry out a range of administrative duties to support the work of their team and will ensure that their activities are completed in accordance with the relevant Company and/or Group policies.
** What you'll do
*** Under the direction of line manager and senior colleagues, determines priorities and activities to achieve business and personal goals
* Will input into plans , as required e.g. through team meetings or informal conversations, to ensure achievement of business goals
* Manages assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required
* Provides relevant management information to senior management
* Assist in the creation of broking, client and other types of documents including but not limited to general typing, production of monthly market renewal placing contracts (MRCs) and Premium / Loss summary sheets.
* Data entry and data computation on Company systems and Excel Spreadsheets
* Ensure up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems for the department
* Manage and utilize Document management systems (whether paper based or electronic) on behalf of the whole department including but not limited to printing, copying, scanning, assembling, uploading and mailing.
* Manage and utilize Archiving, Filing and other systems on behalf of the whole department (either paper based or electronic, as appropriate)
* Keeps informed of all regulatory and legal changes which impacts on the job role
* Ensures up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems
* Responds appropriately to urgent issues as they arise
* Interprets instructions and issues arising, and then implement actions according to policies and procedures
* Respond to the department’s requirements as appropriate
* Responds to the clients(both internal and external) requirements as appropriate
* Behaves with all clients (both internal and external) fairly and ethically
* Shares information that could be beneficial to the Operating Entity/Group
* The job holder has no direct reports
* Actively undertakes personal development to ensure up to date knowledge and understanding of best practice
** Who we're looking for
*** Experience not essential, training will be given.  However, preference will be given to applicants who have some experience of working in an office environment in an administrative capacity and a desire to work in insurance.
* Basic technical knowledge of FCA regulations as they pertain to insurance intermediaries
* Understanding of processes and procedures within the insurance market
* Attention to detail with ability to produce accurate documentation and to file documents appropriately
* Ability to work effectively within a team
* Prioritisation and organisational skills
* Self-motivated
* Competent IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders
* Able to undertake and demonstrate competence in technical training, as required by the industry regulator
* GCSE’s (or equivalent) including English essential
* Technically proficient in MS Office software including Word and Excel

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