Broker Support- Associate Director

Howden; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurance broker is seeking a motivated individual for a role in Treaty Reinsurance. The successful candidate will support the team in administration tasks, including document review and client interaction. Ideal candidates will have experience in the reinsurance field and possess strong communication skills. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience preferably in Treaty Reinsurance.
• Previous experience with Brokers supporting the placement process.
• Understanding of Treaty Clauses and workings of Treaties.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in the administration of Treaty Reinsurance.
• Review client documentation for quoting process.
• Develop good relationships with markets and clients.

Skills

Experience in Treaty Reinsurance

Knowledge of Market Reform Contract production

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Competent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global Lloyds broker who are leaders in their field.

This role will support the team to deliver an excellent and comprehensive service in the administration of new business, renewal and mid-term changes of Treaty Reinsurance for specific clients. The successful candidate will also have exposure to clients and markets to help manage all aspects of the placing and running of Treaties across predominately North American Wholesale business.

What will you be doing?

• Reviews client documentation to ensure that information presented is sufficiently comprehensive/accurate to support the quoting process
• Prepares or checks market presentations
• Produces high quality and compliant Market Reform Contracts
• Liaises with clients and ensures client queries are resolved
• Responds to market and third party queries as appropriate
• A conduit between the Broking and Technical Processing Teams as required, including provision of accurate handover documentation for processing
• Monitoring of premium payments and meeting premium due dates
• Ensures up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company system
• Knows when to seek guidance from senior members of the team
• Collates and communicates client requirements to ensure appropriate marketing of the risk
• Develops good relationships with markets and clients
• Works within agreed parameters and uses relevant systems to ensure documentation /communications adhere to company procedure / compliance requirements
• Maintains appropriate client files, and oversees the prompt and accurate production of documentation to best meet client, company and regulatory requirements
• Strives to provide quality and excellence in line with company process

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience preferably in Treaty Reinsurance
• Suitable candidates are likely to have had previous experience of working with Brokers and supporting the placement process, including
• Knowledge of Market Reform Contract production
• Understanding of Treaty Clauses and workings of Treaties
• Working collaboratively with Technical Processing Team to ensure seamless end to end service to our Clients and Markets
• Competent IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including, written, verbal and face to face

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.