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 24,000 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.
About the role
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. This includes organisations such as surveyors, architects, design and planning consultancies, and engineering firms across all disciplines. 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.
What you'll do
Proactively contact prospective clients to introduce Howden, gather relevant insurance information, and support negotiations with both clients and insurers.
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.
Who we're looking for
1-3 years of insurance broking/business development experience
Ideally experience with Professional Indeminity in the Construction/Engineers space
Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Our team thrives on effective communication and the ability to work together towards common goals.
Sales and negotiation skills that will help you compete in a fast-paced market.
Strong motivation and ambition in progressing into a career in insurance.
An eye for detail to ensure that all records and client interactions are meticulously managed and maintained.
A positive and proactive attitude, ready to take on challenges and determine the best paths to success.
A commitment to continuous learning and development, with the ambition to grow within the company.
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.
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