Insurance Broker (Business Development)

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:

• Achieve new business opportunities through initiating contact with prospective clients through networking, cold calling, referrals etc.
• Maximize cross selling opportunities, where possible.
• Secure placements and get terms in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare monthly management report and business updates to the Head of Department.
• Collect information from corporate clients on their risk profiles to offer them the proper solution, providing insurance advisory and consultancy to clients, if required.
• Establish and maintain positive business relationships with new corporate clients.
• Work with the relevant internal stakeholders to influence and drive product solutions, digitalization, operation efficiencies and marketing activities.
• Keep abreast of market developments, new industry practices and new products and services.
• Establish rapport with clients, team members and other divisions.
• Ensure that the proposal sent to client adheres to our internal operational and market standards.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in insurance sales.
• Proficient in leveraging on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram to promote company branding and / or launch marketing campaigns or events will be an advantage.
• Highly driven and energetic individual with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• A degree or diploma holder or any relevant risk and insurance qualifications.

YOUR BENEFITS AND SALARY:

• Commensurate with qualification and experience
• Working in a collaborative environment with excellent learning opportunities