Account Executive

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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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 We are looking for an Account Executive to join the Global & Corporate Risks team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and global environment, collaborating with various brokers and team members from around the world. This team has been growing year on year and we are seeing exciting opportunities from the UK, new and existing territories. What you’ll do Manage relationships with an existing book of clients and new business as required. Provide relevant management information as required for effective decision-making. Supervise and forecast renewal and new business activity to aid in effective planning and resource allocation. Seek opportunities to grow the existing book of business and expand our market presence. Review client documentation to ensure accuracy of all client communication. Collate and communicate clients’ needs to ensure appropriate marketing of the risk. Prepare and check market presentations and liaise with relevant Specialty broking resources. Liaise with and advise clients on a day to basis. Stay up to date with territory, tax, and legislation requirements to ensure compliance. Respond to market and third-party queries as appropriate to maintain strong relationships. Produce high-quality and accurate documentation with appropriate authorisations. Collaborate with other team members and support technicians as required to deliver high-level service. Assist in the review of product wordings to ensure they meet the current requirements of clients. Check Evidence of Cover and debit/credit notes for accuracy. Maintain up-to-date records on the company systems to ensure data integrity and accessibility. Who we’re looking for Client focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Strong and effective communication skills to establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders. Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills. Proficient in computer applications and software related to the role. Ability to adapt in a fast-paced working environment. Calm and resilient under pressure, maintaining a positive mentality. Ability to deliver consistently accurate client and market communication and documentation. Proactive and adaptable to change. Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent). A level or equivalent (desirable). Attainment of the LLMIT (the Lloyd’s and London Market Introductory Test) where relevant. Working towards or has attained CII qualifications (desirable). What do we offer in return? A career that you define. 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. If you’re happy and healthy at home, you’re more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That’s why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives. Diversity and Inclusion At 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 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 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. 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. *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more. Our sustainability promise We’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 sustainability work here.