Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 over 23,000 employees spanning over 100 countries
.We’re moving from strength to strength, expanding our global reach and growing both organically and through strategic, high-quality mergers and acquisitions. By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, we’re enhancing our unique culture and values, whilst continuing to expand our capability to innovate, and deliver exceptional solutions for our client
s.The R
oleAs a Senior Account Executive within our major clients professional indemnity team, you will take ownership of a portfolio of mid to large retail clients across professional services, including accountants, lawyers and global miscellaneous PI risks. The role is primarily client‑facing, with some interaction with the market, and is focused on delivering strong client outcomes while supporting the continued growth of the team’s book of busin
ess.What you’ll be
- doingManage a portfolio of professional indemnity clients, delivering day‑to‑day servicing, renewals and mid‑term adjus
- tmentsBuild and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted point of c
- ontactIdentify and develop opportunities to grow the existing book, maintaining a consistent pipeline of new bu
- sinessEngage proactively with clients and placing brokers to understand requirements and deliver appropriate sol
- utionsReview and assess client documentation to ensure it is accurate and supports the quoting p
- rocessStructure and present risks effectively to market, ensuring clear and comprehensive submi
- ssionsProduce high quality market documentation, securing appropriate internal and external app
- rovalsNegotiate with insurers to achieve suitable cover, terms and pricing for c
- lientsSupport the delivery of placements across professional services risks, including complex and global exp
- osuresEnsure all activity is delivered in line with regulatory and internal sta
- ndardsManage competing priorities effectively, maintaining accuracy and service delivery in a fast‑moving envir
- onmentContribute to the wider success of the team by supporting collaboration and sharing market i
nsightWho we’re look
- ing forProven experience managing professional indemnity risks within the insurance market, ideally
- 5+ yearsExperience working with mid to large corporate or retail clients within professional services
- sectorsStrong track record of handling renewals, mid‑term adjustments and new business dev
- elopmentExperience engaging directly with clients and building long‑term relat
- ionshipsKnowledge of the PI market, including insurers, competitors and key ter
- ritoriesExperience preparing and presenting risks to the market and negotiati
- ng termsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work under
- pressureExperience operating in a client‑facing role with some exposure to insurer en
gagementQuali
- ficationsCert CII or progress towards ACII is
- desirableExperience within professional indemnity insurance is
- essentialStrong written and verbal English, with the ability to communicate informati
- on clearlyGood numeracy skills, with confidence working with pricing and financial i
nformationWhat 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 v
- alues as us:Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try s
- omething newWe support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigge
- r challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference at wor
k and beyondDiversity
and InclusionAt Howden we value diversity – there is no one Howden ‘personality 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 newWe support each other, in the small everyday moments and the big
- ger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference, at w
ork and beyondWe consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family
circumstances.Reasona
ble adjustmentsWe’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 wa
nt to know more.Our susta
inability promiseWe’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It’s a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustain
ability work here….