Placing Broker

HIBL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden is seeking a Broker in its Professional Services division to provide input to meetings, review submissions, and help place insurance that balances quality, coverage and price. You will work with underwriters, review wordings, and share market insights while maintaining records and adhering to procedures.

You will develop strong relationships with markets, mentor junior colleagues, and respond to market queries with a professional, independent approach in a hybrid London environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar or related role.
• Excellent knowledge of the insurance market and product knowledge.
• Understanding regulatory and legal frameworks to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build client relationships.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Calm, resilient under pressure and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Plan work activities to achieve team objectives and targets.
• Review submissions to present accurate information to the market.
• Devise placing strategies and product layering for client needs.
• Collaborate with underwriters to balance quality, coverage and price.
• Review wordings and gather market intelligence to keep offerings current.
• Build market relationships and provide broking guidance to juniors.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independence

Mediation

Influencing

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths & English

A levels

LLMIT

ACII (desirable)

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 24,000 employees spanning over 56 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.

The Role

As a Broker in our Professional Services division, you will be responsible for providing exceptional input to team meetings, sharing valuable observations from the market, and effectively resolving client issues. What you'll do Your role will involve planning work activities to achieve team objectives and meet agreed targets, ensuring flawless project management and contributing to other projects as required. You will review submissions to ensure comprehensive and accurate information is presented to the market, while devising placing strategies and identifying effective product layering to meet client demands and needs. Working with underwriters to place insurance that balances quality, coverage, and price will be a key aspect of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will review wordings and gather market intelligence to ensure our product offering remains up to date and relevant. Developing strong relationships with markets and providing broking guidance and support for junior team members will be vital to your success. You will also respond to market and third-party queries as appropriate, while maintaining up-to-date records on the company's systems and adhering strictly to company procedures and compliance requirements for documentation and communication.

Who we're looking for

Proven experience in a similar or related role. Excellent knowledge of the insurance market and specific product knowledge, enabling you to make informed decisions and recommendations. A good understanding of regulatory and legal frameworks to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. A professional approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike. The ability to work independently, use initiative, and meet tight deadlines, showcasing your self‑motivation and time management skills. Calm and resilient under pressure, with the ability to positively react to change and adapt quickly to new circumstances. Strong mediation and influencing skills, allowing you to effectively advocate for client needs and secure favourable outcomes. A strong understanding of business operations, enabling you to align your work with broader organisational objectives. GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) to ensure a solid foundation in core skills and A levels (desirable) to demonstrate your academic achievements and dedication to continuous learning. Attainment of the LLMIT (the Lloyd's and London Market Introductory Test), where relevant to the role, indicating your comprehensive understanding of the London insurance market. Working towards or having attained ACII (desirable but not crucial), showcasing your commitment to professional development and industry knowledge.

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* *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long‑term, minority growth‑equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.