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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.\nPeople 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.\nWith a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative - doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we’re using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.\nWe are actively looking for an Insurance Agent to join our growing New Business Team at Highworth Insurance. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful arm of the business and develop your experience and career within High-net-worth and Non-Standard Insurance. You will be responsible driving new clients and working closely with introducers and Directors to achieve objectives.\nAbout you:\nYou will have experience developing and building relationships within the Insurance sector.\n\nYou must have a passion for excellent customer service and winning new clients.\n\nYou will have experience in negotiating terms and premiums with insurers\n\nYou will be tenacious and have a business curiosity, as this will allow you to identify and explore opportunities to drive the best possible outcome\n\nYou are willing to learn, as every day will be different\n\nYou are consultative, have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener, you will take the time to fully understand client requirements and be able to advise on products and solutions - thinking about client needs and referring identified opportunities\n\nRewards:\nWe believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer:\n25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service\nA set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:\nLife Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen\n\nIncome protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury\n\nContributory pension scheme - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025\n\nAccess to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits\n\nAccess to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:\nDiscounts on gym membership across the UK\n\nSalary sacrifice schemes - Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase\n\nAccess to discounted personal health policies - Critical illness, private medical, dental plans\n\nA range of insurance products available commission free, including home, motor, travel and specialist vehicles\n\nAccess to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts\n\nWhat do we offer in return?\nA career that you define. 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