Associate - Lenders\' Insurance Advisory

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 23,000 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.

The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join Howden’s Lenders’ Insurance Advisory (LIA) team. The LIA team provides insurance due diligence and advisory services to financiers of structured finance transactions worldwide. The team core sectors of focus include energy transition, infrastructure and real estate. The LIA team has achieved exceptional growth since its inception in 2023 and is looking for a driven, organised, and personable Associate who is keen to learn and support the continued growth of the business. This is a great opportunity to join a high growth team and gain exposure to a wide range of market leading clients, including top investment banks, law firms, sponsors/developers, and financial advisors. From day one, you’ll be working closely with experienced professionals and building a strong understanding of the insurance market within structured finance and lending. The LIA team sits within Global Financial Sponsors; a recently established team focused on supporting the insurance needs of Private Equity clients. This role offers excellent learning opportunities, hands on experience, and clear scope for development as the team continues to expand.

What you’ll do:

• Support the LIA team in their day‑to‑day activities, contributing to the growth of the LIA business and wider Howden objectives.
• Assist in preparing proposals for RfPs, negotiating fees, and drafting engagement letters.
• Collaborate with the operations team to review NDAs, complete compliance requirements, and ensure timely client invoicing.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, taking initiative to support the expansion of the LIA offering in the UK and internationally.
• Partner with the Client Engagement team on internal and external business development activities.
• Represent Howden at external events, conferences, and industry functions.
• Provide support to colleagues on additional activities and initiatives as needed.
• Deliver insurance due diligence assignments in line with agreed scopes of work, including engaging with bankers, technical advisers, project sponsors, legal advisers, and borrower representatives.
• Researching technical insurance considerations for specific projects and liaising with subject‑matter experts within Howden.
• Preparing insurance reports for both pre‑financial close and operational phases.
• Providing written and verbal advice to lenders on insurance aspects of their transactions.
• Negotiating with project company brokers.
• Ensuring all deliverables meet LIA quality standards.
• Travelling within the UK and internationally as required.

Who we’re looking for:

• Educated to Degree level standard or equivalent.
• Progress towards ACII or a willingness to complete the ACII qualification is essential.
• 2-5 years’ experience in the insurance industry.
• Prior experience as a Lenders’ Insurance Adviser or within insurance due diligence is preferred.
• Strong understanding of property and casualty insurance (essential).
• Sector experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable: Renewables (solar, wind, hydropower, battery storage), Mining, Power & conventional energy, Infrastructure & PPPs, Real estate.
• Excellent organisational and planning capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data accurately and present clear findings.
• Creative and solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Confident engaging with senior decision‑makers.
• Persistent, proactive, and results‑driven.
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant IT systems.

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.