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.
What is the role?Our Howden Markets Europe team is seeking a Market & Insights Manager to drive client engagement, deliver strategic insights, and build strong relationships with our European colleagues and external stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Head of Carrier Management, Europe, this role will support the team’s mission to advise our European insurance carriers on a range of critical areas aimed at driving their commercial and operational success.
The Howden Markets Europe team specialises in providing tailored consultancy services, including identifying growth opportunities, developing sponsorship initiatives, delivering market insights, and enhancing overall carrier performance. The Market & Insights Manager will be instrumental in these efforts by understanding client needs, analysing market trends, and supporting the development of innovative, bespoke solutions that align with client objectives.
With a strong emphasis on collaboration, data analysis, and strategic thinking, the role requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of insurance market trends, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
Please note that this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office. You are expected to be onsite 4-5 days per week on average. Travel to European countries may be required.
What will you be doing?Client Engagement and Consultancy:
Act as a key point of contact for assigned clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring a deep understanding of their business needs and objectives.
Support European carriers with bespoke consulting initiatives, including identifying growth opportunities, developing sponsorship strategies, providing market insights, and improving overall performance.
Shape business strategy by understanding clients' evolving needs and advising on how Howden Markets can provide tailored solutions.
Data, Insights, and Market Intelligence:
Conduct comprehensive data analysis to generate actionable insights, compiling reports and presentations that drive decision-making and support strategic goals.
Produce dashboards and trading platform insights to enhance client engagement and operational transparency.
Stay informed of industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and emerging needs.
Delivery and Collaboration:
Lead or contribute to the delivery of client projects, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes that align with agreed objectives and deliver measurable value.
Prepare new business proposals tailored to client needs, helping secure future opportunities and drive growth.
Work closely with internal teams across our European business, including delivery and design functions, to ensure seamless execution of projects and alignment with client expectations.
Contribute to the development and implementation of Group’s high-level insurer strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
Collaborate with external partners, including markets, capacity providers, and third-party solution providers, to strengthen strategic partnerships and enhance service delivery.
Provide regular updates to the Head of Carrier Management, Europe, and other senior stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on client progress, challenges, and successes.
Solid experience in account management, consulting, and business development, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs - ideally within broking or carrier consulting functions.
Strong understanding of the insurance sector, including the composite/Lloyd’s insurer landscape and London Market operations (e.g., Lloyd’s, IUA, LPSO, LPC), enabling effective navigation of complex industry frameworks.
Highly analytical and solutions-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to interpret data, extract insights, and present actionable recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a proven track record of prioritising effectively and delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced, client-facing environments.
Proactive and adaptable mindset, committed to continuous learning and embracing new challenges with enthusiasm and resilience.
Knowledge of a European language would be advantageous but is not required.
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.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Permanent
.png)
