Associate - Junior Reinsurance Broker

Howden; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global reinsurance broker based in London is seeking an individual to join their North America Property Treaty team. The role involves critical support to brokers and requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and engage with various teams to ensure successful operations in the London market.

Qualifications

• Willingness to listen and learn from colleagues.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail when understanding risks.
• Driven to engage and meet ambitious targets.
• Highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Support brokers placing US Property reinsurance coverage.
• Assist in presentations for reinsurers using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Handle administrative work post-placement.
• Advise markets of their signed capacity.
• Track reinsurer quotes and communications.
• Review and edit documents and datasets.
• Compile reinsurance contract documentation.
• Understand the London reinsurance market.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to learn from peers

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Working at Howden Re

At Howden Re, we’re on a mission to do things differently. Our no silo approach, elite team, and clear focus on innovation and relentless execution means our clients are at the heart of all we do.

As a big 4 global reinsurance broker, we deliberately avoid the one-size-fits-all approach, committing to creating bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges of a modern and dynamic marketplace. Our team is empowered to drive progress, creating opportunities for career and personal development, unlocking new value for clients, fostering long-term partnerships, and using the collective power of Howden to change how the world sees risk and insurance.

When you join Howden Re, you become part of a vibrant and entrepreneurial workplace culture that prioritises collaboration, ownership, and shared success. Here, your contributions will directly impact our mission to be the global partner of choice in reinsurance and strategic advisory.

Be a part of Howden Re's exciting journey. Together, we are shaping the future of reinsurance.

What is the role?

We are looking for someone to join our the North America Property Treaty team! Based in London, the role involves working with multiple Broking Teams in our US offices, each of which focuses on different clients.

Each Broking Team is responsible for producing and/or servicing an insurance company and/or agent. Team responsibilities include reinsurance broking in the London market, program marketing, data analysis, risk management, capital solutions, contract discussions, administration, portfolio management and general reinsurance decision making. The team operates in a fast paced, always changing environment.

What will you be doing?

• Critical support role to Brokers who are placing US Property reinsurance coverage with a variety of Reinsurers into Lloyd’s, London, and International Markets
• Assisting brokers within the team on presentations and exhibits for reinsurers using Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• General administrative work post-placement i.e. inputting lines into our electronic placing system (Portal) and Lloyd’s PPL system
• Advising markets of their signed capacity
• Tracking reinsurer quotes, authorisations and general communication.
• Reviewing/editing documents, such as large datasets in excel
• Reviewing and compiling reinsurance contract documentation
• Developing an in-depth understanding of the London reinsurance market

What are we looking for?

• Willingness to both listen and learn dynamically from your colleagues and peers as you encounter new challenges
• Proficiency in MS office, especially Excel, and technological skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail will be key when understanding risks and problem solving
• Driven and keen to engage with others and meet ambitious targets
• Highly organised

What do we offer in return?

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

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.

Permanent