Account Executive

HIBL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance firm based in London is seeking a legally qualified individual to join their broking team. The role involves handling surety bonds, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of contract law, excellent communication skills, and a minimum 2:1 degree. This position offers flexible hours and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Diversity and support initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance, surety, or banking environments is desirable.
• Background in banking facility documents is a plus but not essential.
• Ability to manage deadlines and workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Broking and placing surety bonds and guarantees.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and underwriters.
• Reviewing and drafting bond forms and indemnities for the Surety team.
• Drafting, negotiating, and maintaining NDAs.
• Supporting compliance procedures as needed.

Skills

Experience in insurance

Good understanding of general contract law

Strong IT skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree

Job description

Who are we? Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people around the world. We have pushed the boundaries of insurance and are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset. Our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team of 18,000 employees across over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many reasons, but they stay for our culture. It's what sets us apart and why employees turn down headhunters for years. Whether your priorities are work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, or volunteering, you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Role

Howden Surety is seeking a legally qualified candidate (law degree or equivalent to NQ and above) to join their broking team based in London. The candidate will be part of the legal and placement team, focusing on supporting the team and leading the placement of transactions with international clients.

What You’ll Do

1. Broking and placing surety bonds and guarantees.
2. Building and maintaining relationships with clients and underwriters.
3. Reviewing and drafting bond forms and indemnities for the Surety team.
4. Reviewing and analysing bonded contracts.
5. Drafting, negotiating, and maintaining NDAs.
6. Assisting with maintaining exposure schedules for clients.
7. Supporting compliance procedures as needed.
8. Addressing specific legal enquiries for the team.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in insurance, surety, or banking environments is desirable.
• Good understanding of general contract law.
• Background in banking facility documents (including LMA style documents) is a plus but not essential.
• Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree.
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and workload independently.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

What We Offer

A career that you define. We value diversity and seek individuals sharing our values: innovation, support, and positive impact. We offer reasonable adjustments, flexible hours, and hybrid working where possible. If you’re interested but unsure about fit, apply anyway — we will help accommodate your needs.

Founded in 1994, Howden has grown from three people and a dog to a leading global insurance group managing $38bn in premiums. Our ownership is embedded in our culture; our people take ownership of their decisions, actions, and outputs, driving the business forward for collective success.