Reinsurance Broker – Associate Director

Overview

In this role you will help drive the growth of Howden Re’s International Treaty business. You will manage client placements, proposals, and complex reinsurance accounts to secure optimal coverage and service. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop strategy, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality execution for renewals and new business. This is an opportunity to influence market-facing activities while upholding a people-first, collaborative culture at Howden.

Pay / Benefits

• career development opportunities
• volunteering
• charity fundraising
• inclusive culture
• work–life balance
• employee-centric approach

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Growth: develop and implement team strategies and pursue portfolio expansion opportunities
• Support new business initiatives and manage client renewals
• Participate in management meetings and contribute to strategy
• Technical Excellence: design optimal reinsurance broking solutions and negotiate with markets
• Create and review reinsurance documentation for clients
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Client & Market Engagement: build relationships with clients, brokers, and underwriters
• Stay informed about reinsurance market trends to enhance service delivery
• Represent Howden Re professionally in top-tier services
• Operational Efficiency: ensure compliance with policies and oversee administrative processes
• Support team recruitment and development

Key requirements

• Proven experience in reinsurance broking with a focus on P&C reinsurance
• Strong understanding of reinsurance market dynamics and product knowledge
• Excellent customer focus and communication skills
• Advanced understanding of renewal and production cycles for clients and prospects
• Specific product area knowledge and understanding of related wordings
• Leadership abilities for coaching and mentoring
• High numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Relevant qualifications (ACII, FCA Level 1 preferred but not required)

• customer focus
• communication
• leadership/mentoring
• reinsurance broking (P&C)
• reinsurance market dynamics
• product knowledge and wordings

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