Insurance Broker - Cross functional (Fresh Graduates Welcome - 1 Year Contract)

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.

Job role: Insurance Broker - Cross Functional (1 Year Contract)

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 55 countries worldwide.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you looking to kick-start your career in the insurance and broking industry while gaining exposure across multiple business functions

We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Insurance Broker to join our team on a 1-year contract. This unique role will provide broad exposure across different business lines, allowing you to learn the fundamentals of insurance broking, client servicing, and operations while supporting teams across the organization.

You will work closely with various departments, providing support during periods of business growth, employee leave, project initiatives, and vacant positions. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, are eager to learn, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cross-Functional Business Support

• Provide operational and administrative support across various business units and functions.
• Assist teams in managing day-to-day activities and client servicing requirements.
• Support departments experiencing increased workload, employee absences, or vacancies.
• Adapt quickly to different business environments, processes, and stakeholder groups.

Client & Operational Support

• Assist in policy administration, renewals, documentation, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables.
• Support client servicing activities and maintain high service standards.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and adherence to internal procedures.

Renewals:

• Review performance of the insurance plans to ensure they continue to meet client's needs.
• Recommend changes to the plans based on feedback from client and/or industry trends.
• Conduct remarketing exercise to compare the terms against existing insurance carrier.
• Provide claim analysis report to inform clients the claim trends of employees

Project & Process Support

• Participate in departmental and cross-functional projects.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation preparation.
• Support business process improvement initiatives where required.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Learning & Development

• Gain exposure to multiple insurance products, business segments, and support functions.
• Participate actively in training and development opportunities.
• Build a broad understanding of the insurance broking industry and client management processes.
• Develop strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

• 2 years of relevant experience in insurance industry will be advantageous (Fresh graduates are welcomed)
• A recognized degree in any discipline and/or professional insurance qualifications
• Strong willingness to learn and explore different areas of the business
• Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable working with different teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written English
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good team spirit
• Resilient and able to meet deadlines
• Able to build relationship across all levels

YOUR BENEFITS AND SALARY:

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

DATA PROTECTION NOTICE FOR JOB APPLICANTS

This Data Protection Notice (Notice) sets out the basis upon which Howden Insurance Brokers (S.) Pte. Limited (we, us or our) may collect, use, disclose or otherwise process personal data of job applicants in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). This Policy applies to personal data in our possession or under our control, including personal data in the possession of organizations which we have engaged to collect, use, disclose or process personal data for our purposes.

For more information, please refer to the link below.

• https://www.howdengroup.com/sg-en/Howden_SG_PDPA_Notice_for_Job_Application