Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We're moving from strength to strength, expanding our global reach and growing both organically and through strategic, high-quality mergers and acquisitions. As a New Business Executive at Howden, you will proactively engage with mid‑market and SME businesses across the UK, with a particular focus on clients within the construction and property professional services sector. You will help clients understand how Howden can support their insurance needs, gaining valuable experience in identifying risk exposures, discussing tailored insurance solutions, and promoting Howden’s end‑to‑end service—from initial consultation through to long‑term partnership. Your role will be central to expanding our client base and supporting our mission to deliver exceptional, specialist-led insurance solutions. Whether you are advising a local professional practice or supporting the placement of more complex programmes for growing and internationally active firms, your contribution will play a key role in driving Howden’s continued, industry‑leading growth. Identify, research, and develop new sources of prospective clients to help expand Howden’s presence and market reach. Work closely with brokers and account handlers to support the onboarding and development of potential new clients. Accurately maintain client and prospect records on our CRM systems, ensuring all information is recorded promptly and kept up to date in line with company standards. Build a strong foundation of Professional Indemnity Insurance knowledge, including working towards and achieving CII insurance qualifications. Actively participate in structured training and development programmes focused on building the core skills required for success in the role. Contribute as part of a fast‑paced, collaborative, and continually evolving environment, with significant opportunities for learning and professional growth. 1-3 years of insurance broking/business development experience ~ Sales and negotiation skills that will help you compete in a fast-paced market. ~ A commitment to continuous learning and development, with the ambition to grow within the company. Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges. And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. Diversity and Inclusion At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality type’. We 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. 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. *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.
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Howden Insurance Brokers Limited Recruitment Team
