Senior Associate - Insurance Due Diligence in London

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.

We are seeking a personable and ambitious individual to assist in growing our insurance due diligence business. The role will require an entrepreneurial approach, a willingness to use initiative, a desire to help train & coach junior members of the team and the ability to work well as part of a team. As part of the role, you will provide insurance advice to investor clients looking to acquire or divest an asset.

• With support from GFS, you will provide pre-acquisition and pre-divestment insurance due diligence services.
• Advise clients on the existing and historical insurance programme to determine if the insurance programme is in line with expectations.
• Identify risk and insurance related issues that may impact the transaction.
• Determine current costs associated with the insurance programme and estimate what these costs will be post-completion.
• Review claims data to identify any trends.
• Issue a formal report to the investor client, followed by a meeting to discuss the findings of the report.
• Establish a post-completion placement strategy (if relevant).

In addition to the day to day project management skills, you will be required to:

• Own and develop new client and key stakeholder relationships.
• Act as a subject matter expert globally, excluding North America.
• Produce marketing material on our capabilities across multiple sectors.
• Broaden and deepen your knowledge of the infrastructure, energy and construction sectors.
• Build a strong internal network with key stakeholders.

• At least 7 years experience of working in the insurance industry.
• A high degree of knowledge of Liability, Property or Financial Lines insurances.
• Internal and external networking experience and abilities.
• Previous experience of providing IDD services to investor clients would be beneficial.
• Analytical, with an attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills across organisational levels.
• Goal-oriented with strong business acumen and client centric approach.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Articulate, personable and willing to meet clients/prospective clients and their advisors to explain our offering.

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.

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.

Permanent