Howden Middle Market - Account Executive

Howden; Orangeburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Life and Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonus

Zusammenfassung

Howden in the United States is seeking an experienced Account Executive to join our growing insurance team. You will serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships and coordinating the delivery of insurance solutions across Property & Casualty and Employee Benefits.

The successful candidate will work closely with producers, brokers, and internal partners to deliver exceptional service, guide renewals, and develop client strategies while complying with industry regulations

Qualifikationen

• Experience in commercial insurance, employee benefits, or insurance brokerage.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality service.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Producers, brokers, account management colleagues, carriers.
• Strong organizational and project-management capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of clients, serving as the primary contact for insurance and risk management needs
• Develop understanding of clients’ businesses, exposures, objectives, and evolving insurance needs
• Partner with Producers to support client retention and growth
• Coordinate renewal processes with strategies, collection of exposure information, and timelines
• Review coverage, program structures, proposals for alignment with objectives
• Lead or participate in client meetings, renewal discussions, stewardship activities
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of client services
• Assist clients with policy, coverage, claims, billing, and related questions
• Maintain accurate client and account documentation
• Stay informed of market conditions, carrier developments, industry trends, regulatory updates
• Support onboarding and implementation of new client relationships
• Conduct business in accordance with regulatory requirements and Howden policies

Kenntnisse

Client relationships

Insurance knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Project management

Tools

CRM software

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

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.

Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Howden is seeking an experienced Account Executive to join our growing U.The Account Executive will serve as a key point of contact for clients, responsible for managing relationships, understanding client needs, and coordinating the delivery of insurance and risk management solutions.

Depending on experience and specialization, this role may support Property & Casualty (P&C), Health & Benefits (H&B), or a combination of solutions. The successful candidate will bring strong client management skills, insurance expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively with Producers, brokers, account management colleagues, carriers, and other internal partners to deliver exceptional client service.

• Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of clients, serving as a primary point of contact for insurance and risk management needs
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses, operations, exposures, objectives, and evolving insurance or employee benefits needs
• Partner closely with Producers to support client retention, relationship development, and account growth
• Coordinate the renewal process, including development of renewal strategies, collection and review of exposure information, and communication of timelines and deliverables
• Review coverage, program structures, proposals, and other client materials for accuracy and alignment with client objectives
• Lead or participate in client meetings, renewal presentations, stewardship discussions, and other relationship management activities
• Coordinate with internal account management, broking, claims, analytics, and specialty teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of client services
• Assist clients with policy, coverage, claims, billing, and other account-related questions, coordinating with appropriate internal resources as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely client and account documentation
• Stay informed of insurance market conditions, carrier developments, industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments relevant to clients
• Support the onboarding and implementation of new client relationships
• Conduct business in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and Howden policies and procedures

• Experience in commercial insurance, employee benefits, insurance brokerage, account management, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and delivering a high level of client service
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Producers, brokers, account management colleagues, carriers, and other internal and external partners
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple clients, renewals, and priorities simultaneously

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. 401(k) retirement plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts
• Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave
• Life and Disability insurance

It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world.

At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working.

Permanent