About the role
Who are we?
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.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow relationships with private capital clients, including private equity firms, family offices, venture capital organizations, and their executives.
Develop and implement customized personal and commercial insurance programs that align with clients' unique risk profiles.
Advise clients on risk management strategies across personal assets, business operations, real estate holdings, and executive liability exposures.
Collaborate with carriers and internal teams to negotiate coverage terms, renewals, and policy placements.
Conduct coverage reviews and identify opportunities to enhance protection and mitigate risk.
Support new business development efforts through prospect meetings, referrals, and industry networking.
Maintain strong knowledge of market conditions, insurance trends, and emerging risks affecting private capital clients.
Ensure exceptional client service by responding promptly to inquiries and coordinating policy changes, renewals, and claims support.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in private client, commercial insurance, risk management, or related financial services roles.
Strong understanding of property & casualty insurance solutions, including both personal and commercial lines.
Excellent relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to manage complex client portfolios and deliver consultative solutions.
Insurance licensing required or ability to obtain upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience serving private equity, venture capital, family office, or high-net-worth clientele.
Knowledge of executive protection, management liability, cyber, and specialty insurance products.
Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, CRM, or equivalent.
Compensation
The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000; actual rate will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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 adjustments
We'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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