Education Insurance Account Executive — Remote

Howden; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden is seeking an ambitious Account Executive to join our Education team. You will develop and maintain relationships with independent schools, academies, colleges, and education providers, delivering tailored insurance solutions and trusted advice.

You will work closely with Account Handlers, claims teams, and insurers, building opportunities for growth while ensuring exceptional service. This remote-based role requires travel to client visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in specialist insurance advice
• Education sector experience is highly desirable
• Experience with schools, academies, colleges or multi-academy trusts advantageous
• GCSE Maths and English completed
• Cert CII or equivalent qualification

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with education sector clients
• Target and secure new business opportunities through prospecting and referrals
• Establish and manage client renewal strategies to maximise retention and growth
• Ensure clients are appropriately insured for relevant exposures and provide tailored advice
• Conduct client meetings, insurance reviews, and renewal discussions
• Prepare and present insurance programmes and recommendations
• Collaborate with Account Handlers and Claims teams to deliver service standards
• Support divisional targets for retention and growth
• Identify and maximise cross-selling opportunities across Howden Group
• Maintain knowledge of education sector risks and market trends
• Actively seek client feedback to improve service
• Maintain professional competence through Training and Competence requirements

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Client relationships

Negotiation skills

Account management

Education sector knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Cert CII

Tools

Acturis

CRM systems

Job description

Howden is seeking an ambitious Account Executive to join our Education team. You will develop and maintain relationships with independent schools, academies, colleges, and education providers, delivering tailored insurance solutions and trusted advice.

You will work closely with Account Handlers, claims teams, and insurers, building opportunities for growth while ensuring exceptional service. This remote-based role requires travel to client visits as needed.