Business Development Associate - CRS

Howden; Makati; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden is seeking a motivated CRS Business Development Associate to support growth across Corporate Risk Specialty lines. The role emphasizes client relationship management, lead generation, market research, and cross-functional coordination with brokers, underwriters, and internal teams to deliver superior service and revenue growth.

The position focuses on prospecting activities, proposal preparation, insurer coordination, and maintaining accurate client portfolios while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/finance/insurance or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in insurance, brokerage, financial services, or related fields
• Fresh graduates with strong academic credentials are welcome
• Exposure to insurance, reinsurance, risk management, or client servicing is an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in research, data management, proposal preparation, and report generation
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail
• Customer-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Support lead generation, prospecting, and business development to acquire new clients.
• Assist in maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, renewal presentations, reports, and client materials.
• Conduct market research and monitor industry trends and opportunities.
• Support management of client portfolios, renewal monitoring, and opportunity tracking.
• Coordinate with insurers, underwriters, and partners to secure quotations and policy information.
• Maintain accurate client records, pipelines, and sales reports.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and support related initiatives.
• Work with broking, claims, operations, and internal teams for seamless servicing.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Sales support

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Economics, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and client-focused CRS Business Development Associate to support business development initiatives, client relationship management, and portfolio growth across Corporate Risk Specialty (CRS) lines of business. The role involves assisting with prospecting activities, proposal preparation, insurer coordination, market research, and account management while contributing to revenue growth and delivering excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support lead generation, prospecting activities, and business development initiatives to acquire new clients and expand existing accounts.
• Assist in maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication and account servicing support.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, renewal presentations, reports, and other client-facing materials.
• Conduct market research and monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities.
• Support the management of client portfolios, renewal monitoring, and opportunity tracking.
• Coordinate with insurers, underwriters, and business partners to secure quotations and policy information.
• Maintain accurate client records, business pipelines, and sales reports.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and support related business initiatives.
• Work closely with broking, claims, operations, and other internal teams to ensure seamless client servicing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in insurance, brokerage, financial services, sales support, account management, customer service, or a related field. Fresh graduates with strong academic credentials are welcome to apply.
• Exposure to insurance, reinsurance, risk management, financial services, or client servicing environments is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of insurance products, business development principles, customer relationship management, and market research.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in research, data management, proposal preparation, and report generation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Customer-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn and grow within the insurance industry.