Placing Broker

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.

As a Broker in our Professional Services division, you will be responsible for providing exceptional input to team meetings, sharing valuable observations from the market, and effectively resolving client issues.

Your role will involve planning work activities to achieve team objectives and meet agreed targets, ensuring flawless project management and contributing to other projects as required.

You will review submissions to ensure comprehensive and accurate information is presented to the market, while devising placing strategies and identifying effective product layering to meet client demands and needs.

Working with underwriters to place insurance that balances quality, coverage, and price will be a key aspect of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will review wordings and gather market intelligence to ensure our product offering remains up to date and relevant.

Developing strong relationships with markets and providing broking guidance and support for junior team members will be vital to your success. You will also respond to market and third-party queries as appropriate, while maintaining up-to-date records on the company's systems and adhering strictly to company procedures and compliance requirements for documentation and communication.