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.
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 head-hunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
Background to our team:
The Howden Mergers & Acquisitions team is a market leading provider of specialist
insurance solutions for M&A risks. The 150+ professionals that make up our dedicated team have a wide variety of backgrounds, including insurance, law, tax, investment banking, environmental consultancy and general industry as well as graduates from a variety of disciplines. We have offices in London, Frankfurt, Munich, Madrid, Stockholm, Singapore, Warsaw, Paris and Amsterdam, working with clients across Europe, Asia and North America.
We are seeking a personable and ambitious individual to assist in growing our insurance due diligence business; The role will require an entrepreneurial approach, a willingness to use initiative and the ability to work well as part of a team; As part of the role, you will provide insurance advice to investor clients. Our clients include Private Equity, Corporate and Infrastructure investors.
What you'll do
With support and training from Howden M&A, you will provide pre-acquisition and pre-divestment insurance due diligence services. Key elements of the role:
Advise clients on the existing and historical insurance programme to determine if the
insurance programme is in line with expectations;
Identify risk and insurance related issues that may impact the transaction;
Determine current costs associated with the insurance programme and comment on factors that will impact future premiums;
Review claims data to identity any trends;
Issue a formal report to the investor client, followed by meetings to discuss the findings of the report; and
Establish a post-completion placement strategy (if relevant).
Who we are looking for:
Strong interpersonal skills - confident and able to create a positive impression;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Customer service skills;
Ability to work effectively within a team;
The ability to analyse and critique large volumes of information;
Attention to detail with ability to produce accurate documentation;
Prioritisation and organisational skills, including disciplined filing;
Self-motivated and proactive;
Internal networking skills;
Competent IT skills, including but not limited to Office 365;
Able to undertake and demonstrate competence in technical training, as required by the industry regulator;
One to two years experience of working in insurance or other financial / professional services (desirable but not essential), and
Degree (desirable but not essential).
Diversity and Inclusion
At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden 'personality 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, and
We are determined to make a positive difference, at work and beyond.
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect - regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.
Our sustainability promise
We're on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.
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 adjustmentsWe'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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