Junior Insurance Broker — Healthcare Markets

London Insurance Life; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden is seeking a Junior Broker to support healthcare business across US and non-US markets, helping place risks with insurers and negotiate terms. You will assist with submissions, queries, and client handling while developing market relationships.

You’ll work in a collaborative London team, building underwriter relationships, managing records, and ensuring regulatory compliance as you grow industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar or related role within the insurance market.
• Strong relationships with underwriters and market contacts.
• Knowledge of specific products and relevant regulatory/legal frameworks.
• Customer-focused approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and decision-making abilities.
• Highly numerate and literate with good analytical skills.
• Effective time management, able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to respond positively to change.
• Commercially astute with the ability to build sustainable relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage written and paid bordereaux from cover holders.
• Reconcile written and paid premiums.
• Chase any late payments, discrepancies or queries to ensure underwriters are paid in full on time.
• Support the team in preparing and reviewing submissions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with account handlers to develop appropriate solutions tailored to clients’ needs.
• Assist in negotiating with underwriters to secure optimal insurance terms.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on company systems.
• Follow compliance procedures, including securing necessary approvals and maintaining client files.
• Assist team with office admin duties.
• Build and maintain relationships with underwriters and internal stakeholders.
• Stay informed about industry trends and developments to enhance offerings.
• Actively participate in personal development and adhere to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Insurance market experience

Underwriter relations

Regulatory knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical ability

Time management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Commercial awareness

Job description

Howden is seeking a Junior Broker to support healthcare business across US and non-US markets, helping place risks with insurers and negotiate terms. You will assist with submissions, queries, and client handling while developing market relationships.

You’ll work in a collaborative London team, building underwriter relationships, managing records, and ensuring regulatory compliance as you grow industry knowledge.